Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Establish Priorities, Gross Margin, Interpersonal Skills, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Software, Productivity Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, Sales, Strategic Analysis, Supply Chain, Time Management, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Orgill is seeking an Analyst, Purchasing to support the Merchandising and Replenishment teams within the purchasing department for the assigned category.
Duties and Responsibilities
Learn and assist in the following tasks:
- Vendor Program Elements
Pricing and Promotions
New Item Setup
Line/Assortment/Productivity reviews using strategic category analysis process
Replenishment of assigned vendors within the Orgill procurement software
Expediting of inbound purchase orders to Orgill DCs
Monitoring and improving inventory productivity
Other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship
Assists to ensure category financial objectives are met, especially service level, turnover, gross margin, and inventory productivity.
Attend the Orgill trade show and other off-site events. Assist with selling booth space and completing necessary preparatory work ahead of events.
Responds in a timely manner to questions and requests from internal and external customers
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications like Microsoft Office tools and the Google Platform.
- Experience with inventory replenishment systems and data reporting systems is recommended.
- Negotiation experience is a benefit.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weigh options when solving problems and making decisions.
- Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Ability to organize materials, manage time and prioritize tasks.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree (ideally in a business related field) or equivalent experience in supply chain or retail.
- Must be willing to travel - requirements may vary.
- Regular on-site attendance.