Buyer

NORTHERN WHOLESALE SUPPLY INC
Lino Lakes, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2022 CLOSED ON 3/8/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at NORTHERN WHOLESALE SUPPLY INC?

Description

  

Summary: 

The Buyer performs inventory control functions, reporting and analysis to support the company distribution center and sales force, with the objective of supporting sales and optimizing in-stock rates. 

The ideal candidate will be able to think critically, be self-motivated, and process driven. The most important factors to the success of this role are a willingness-to-learn mentality, hard work, and persistence.  This role plays a critical part in driving the business! 


Role and Responsibilities

· Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement 

· Use a variety of data analysis and organizational tools to uncover insights 

· Formulates in-depth forecasts 

· Minimizes obsolete and aged inventory 

· Develops monthly and quarterly inventory targets including maintaining efficient inventory turnover 

· Deploys strategies to increase fill rate 

· Partner with key stakeholders to solve problems, write purchase orders, develop inventory forecasts, and execute the replenishment process. 

· Communicate with manufacturers and the internal team in an organized, detailed and efficient manner to ensure clear visibility to production planning and logistics operations.  

· Balance inventory investment with consumer demand. 

· Prepare sales & inventory reports for internal and external leaders. 

· Increase Gross Margin through improved inventory and asset utilization 

· Conduct frequent data migration, manipulation, merging of large, complex data sets from a variety of sources. 

Requirements

  

· Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field with two years of buying experience preferred; OR any combination of education, training or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, preferably in manufacturing.

· One to three years of experience in a similar analytical role. 

· Proficient in utilizing MS Excel a must. (INDEX match, Pivot tables, V-lookup, and Macros) 

· Highly analytical and quantitative, with strong attention to detail. 

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with highly motivated team members. 

· Experience in project management and process development. 

· Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 

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