BUYER/PLANNER
This position is not remote; fully in office.
Job Summary:
The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in effectively managing working capital for BOX Partners. This role has key accountabilities for inventory management and hands-on purchasing day-to-day functions. Working with the Inventory Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for the successful integration of inventory best practices to support successful growing distribution operations and production activities. Buyer/Planner has the opportunity to apply inventory process expertise to meet the needs of both internal stakeholders while satisfying customer expectations. Effective process management and high-level analytical work will be key factors in sustained success in the role.
Working for BOX Partners provides a fast-paced, high-growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze inventory levels and work with warehouse and accounting staff on inventory administration.
- Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.
- Partner with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Category Management to solve vendor issues, vendor changes, and potential product additions.
- Manage the purchase order life-cycle end-to-end process.
- Coordinates the flow of materials and products through the supply chain by communicating with other departments within an organization.
- Responsible for purchasing a variety of categories for multiple locations.
- Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels based on procurement metrics.
- Following up on late POs and updating our internal customers.
- Resolving backorders and general item maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.