Supervises teams and operations that manage and maintain the customer's inventory replenishment levels and stock models based on approved schedule and agreed-upon targets.
Monitors and analyzes utilization, product availability, pricing, and lead times to prepare VMI models. Understands all VMI parameters, calculations and data feeds to accurately generate replenishment orders. Develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues that impact inventory levels. Expedites and resolves any shipping, delivery, ordering or system issues impacting expected inventory replenishment targets.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associate Buyer | The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 2 | Intermediate Buyer | The Intermediate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Intermediate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Intermediate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Intermediate Buyer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as an Intermediate Buyer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
| 3 | Sales Team Supervisor | The Sales Team Supervisor recommends changes to current sales techniques or procedures based on team performance and new selling techniques. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of sales representatives engaged in promoting and selling a product by phone or mail. Being a Sales Team Supervisor typically reports to a manager. May require a bachelor's degree in business. The Sales Team Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. Working as a Sales Team Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
| 4 | Retail Stock/Inventory Clerk | The Retail Stock/Inventory Clerk is not responsible for any selling. Main duties include stocking, straightening, and taking inventory of merchandise and returns. Being a Retail Stock/Inventory Clerk typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, Retail Stock/Inventory Clerk hourly salary annualized based on a 2,080 hour work year. Being a Retail Stock/Inventory Clerk no experience necessary. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. |
| 5 | Product Return/Solutions Team Lead | The Product Return/Solutions Team Lead handles defective, discontinued or recalled goods and destroys returned goods as appropriate. Supervises the receipt of goods for return and coordinates return of goods to vendors. Being a Product Return/Solutions Team Lead may require an associate's degree or its equivalent. Ensures the returns process follows appropriate procedures and maintains documents as necessary. In addition, Product Return/Solutions Team Lead typically reports to a manager. The Product Return/Solutions Team Lead supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Product Return/Solutions Team Lead typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Level 3 |
| Coordination | Level 3 |
| Project Management | Level 3 |