This position will be responsible for all aspects of inbound & outbound freight cost analysis, budgeting and control. Along with being responsible for analyzing and ordering inventory to supply our distribution centers.
- Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
- Analyze and evaluate suggested order needs from our Supply Chain Planning software and confirm accuracy of order recommendations.
- Update forecasts based on new Programs and/or Product Placements.
- Analyze lead times for both Domestic and Imported products and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain levels of inventory that maximize turns and limits overstock.
- Enter/Approve Purchase Orders for the procurement of inventory.
- Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure receipt and accuracy of PO's
- Work with our suppliers to ensure PO's are running on schedule
- Responsible for building orders based on supplier or carrier requirements.
- Communicate with Trade Marketing and all sales teams on arrivals of PO's
- Responsible for New Item setup and maintenance.
- Responsible for maintaining supplier product costs in our host system and informing Trade Marketing of product increases.
- Prior Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
- High school diploma required.
- College Degree preferred.
- Procurement/Purchasing experience required.
- Above average analytical and communication skills required.
- Must have intermediate computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Exel, Outlook, etc).
- 10-Key Data Entry experience preferred.
- Know
- Familiar with Inventory Management and Warehousing terms.
- Import/Export experience preferred.
- Knowledge of LTL/Long Haul/Rail transportation preferred.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
- Must be able to react quickly to rapidly changing stock levels and sales trends.
- Must be able to pass background checks (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…)
- Drug Free Workplace.
- EOE.
- Benefits Include
- Group Health and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays (7 per year)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Non-smoking work environment
- Drug-Free Workplace
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- benefits subject to eligibility requirements
