Supply Chain Buyer

Executes the inventory management and purchasing functions for multiple branches within the Allredi network. The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for analyzing requests for stock additions, management, and maintenance of inventory planning parameters within the business system and ensuring product availability. The Product Specialist will work with the Inventory Manager and Branch Operations to implement inventory optimization programs and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with internal customers to ensure the right product is at the right location at the right time. Support assigned branches with the entire procure to pay process.

• Develop stocking strategies and replenishment methods to achieve lowest price paid per unit. Ability to adapt and be reactive when certain vendor thresholds cannot be achieved but product is required.

• Analyze, monitor, and adjust Safety Stock and Reorder Thresholds as well as other planning parameters to optimize in-stock rates and service levels.

• Utilize reporting to execute inventory optimization plans to achieve KPI’s and report out on challenges or exceptions. Perform periodic reviews with Inventory Director and Branch personnel to modify according to current demand trends or seasonality.

• Rationalize and standardize the supplier base within assigned locations to increase preferred supplier synergies to increase purchasing leverage and DC Utilization.

• Initiate internal transfers to balance inventory and reduce excess and obsolete inventory within the network. Process inventory returns per supplier agreements (if applicable).

• Work with the Sourcing Manager and the Category Manager to develop, implement or change category strategies. Communicate supplier price files updates as identified.

• Expedite critical inventory items and re-source material to other approved suppliers to fill in when gaps occur (approval required).

• Monitor individual and purchasing email accounts and respond promptly to inquiries.

• Assist Accounts Payable by ensuring PO accuracy. Work quickly to resolve any pricing, shipping, or receiving discrepancies.

• Maintain vendor road map and critical pricing/quantity buy information updated for suppliers and use consistently.

• Work with Suppliers on program modifications, product availability and on time delivery concerns. Negotiate and source product as needed but should be minimal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough working knowledge of Inventory Management policies and procedures.

Superior analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities a must.

Familiar with multi-branch and high sku inventory practices.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

4yr Business or Supply Chain degree

5-7 years related Purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.