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Assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. view job details

Assists in setting inventory par levels necessary to meet patient needs in regards to historical usage, clinical reviews of patient mix and disease states, and financial parameters. Prepares purchase orders (Peoplesoft) indicating vendor, items purchased, quantities purchased, pricing and terms and conditions. Works closely with Vendors, Merchandising/Inventory Specialist, and Store Manager to reduce loss on obsolete inventory by identifying early. view job details

The Senior 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 a Senior Buyer typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Senior Buyer typically reports to an executive or a manager. Being a Senior Buyer contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. W... view job details

Provide analysis to summarize and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer. Works collaboratively with the Visual Merchandising Team to develop the optimum merchandise presentation for the assigned category. Manages the sample request and receipt process, ensuring samples arrive with time sufficient to be approved, ordered, and received prior to seasonal deadlines. view job details

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They call them the salt of the Earth; the people who spend their lives learning a specific labor, directly benefitting the public with effective service. There are all kinds of skilled laborers, many of whom choose to work at The Jim Beam Company – makers of the best-selling bourbon in the world. Meet Kevin Boone, Process Control Sr. Maintenance Supervisor at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. He works in one of the three principal Beam factories in the state, just twenty minutes outside Louisville. The history of the Beam brand dates back to 1795, when the first generation of the ... view article details

Q:  I am working on my associate degree with a double major in purchasing/business management. I have been a co-op student with the same company in the procurement department for a year and a half, and have just finished my co-op requirement. I really enjoy working in this field. I have a background in accounts payable, personnel, and office administration.The company doesn't have a position available for another buyer, only the co-op position. I keep hoping they will create one just for me, but that is unlikely. My purchasing manager is allowing me to stay as long as he is allowed to keep me.... view article details

Ask anyone who's ever sold a home, and they'll tell you how seriously they took the process of selecting a real estate agent to represent them. It's likely they also took a proactive role in ensuring that the agent worked hard to market their home. When it comes to home buyers however, the number of people who end up with a real estate agent by accident is amazing. The person who helps you find and buy your house is integral to the success of the process, which is why buyers ought to put the same effort into finding an agent as home sellers would.Who's who in real estate agentsTo find the righ... view article details

Start With Confidence  Dealing with Realtors  House, Job, and Income  Finding the HouseWhen Renting is Better  Making the OfferWhen Buying is Better  Closing TimeIncome and Mortgage Size         Making the Offer Good real estate agents are invaluable when it comes time to make an offer on a house. Invariably the agent will provide you with a preprinted form of a purchase contract, which together you rework to fit your needs. The contract begins by identifying the focal points, buyer, seller, property location, brokers, etc., then quickly moves to the crux of the matter: the purchase price offe... view article details

With remote work on the rise, companies aim to hire top talent no matter where they are. But how does location affect salaries for senior positions? Should you budget the same for entry-level and executive roles? This article examines how location influences pay across different levels of experience. You may be surprised to find that discounts often decrease for seasoned professionals. What Is Geographical Discounting? Geographical discounting adjusts salary offers for remote jobs depending on their locations. The company adjusts pay according to the location's living expenses. Some companies ... view blog & white papers details

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Managing compensation in the age of talent scarcity can be challenging. Companies are investing more in compensation management to create happier employees and higher performing teams than ever before. Those organizations that get pay right will quickly become employers of choice. Getting it right requires identifying the compensation technology that best suits your organization's needs. The 2023 "Compensation Technology Buyer's Guide and Provider Landscape" from Lighthouse Research & Advisory can help you do just that. Drawing insights from in depth interviews and a survey of 1000+ firms of v... view blog & white papers details

A company's first executive hire sets the tone and agenda, attracting significant attention and expectations. How a startup's initial executive differs from an established firm's first C-suite hire reveals their contrasting priorities. While emerging players need operations gurus to build a foundation, legacy brands seek visionaries to spur innovation. Examining the contrasting choices in premier executive hires reveals how companies match roles with their growth stages and organizational culture. This analysis will showcase that a firm's first executive hire speaks volumes about its core valu... view blog & white papers details

This is a special episode featuring a roundtable discussion that includes the following Senior Consultants from Salary.com: Greg Wolf the Managing Principal of Salary.com's Consulting Practice, Rebecca Gorman a Principal of Compensation Consulting, Courtney LeCompte a VP of Compensation Consulting, Garry Straker a VP of Compensation Consulting, Eric McMillan a VP of Compensation Consulting, and Mara Marino a Senior Compensation Consultant. In this episode, Salary.com's Senior Consultants join David and Dwight for a roundtable discussion where each shares their predictions for 2024. October ... view blog & white papers details