Location: Union, MO
Company: Children's Factory
position, inventory turn, and GM dollars on assigned categories. Additionally, our Sr. Buyer develops and mentors buyers, associate buyers, or assistant buyers for maximization of performance in their categories. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years of experience in a Buyer role for a manufacturing environment, Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced experience with regular usage of data analysis tools such as Excel A minimum of 3 years ERP/MRP experience required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of, and prior experience working with: Inventory value and turns In-Stock Rate Supplier Quality Freight as a percentage of spend Supplier
and Carrier on-time delivery Strong organizational, analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to collect, prepare, and present data. Self-motivated, organized and results oriented team player who thrives in fast-paced environment.
Proven problem-solving ability. Proven ability to prioritize and complete projects in a timely manner. Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility. Ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies. Ability to maintain consistent attendance, arriving on time and prepared for all shifts, meetings, and appointments. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS, AND BEHAVIORS include, but are not limited
to, the following: Ensure attainment of company sales objectives and inventory goals through weekly purchasing of products and forecast planning.
Directly responsible for achieving turnover, in stock % goals for the categories/suppliers assigned, within the inventory budget. Responsible for managing all open purchase orders, delivery, and arrival dates by updating the Intuitive system and ensuring merchandise is here to meet all sales and manufacturing needs. Responsible for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of all company inventory from the time of first purchase order to final liquidation. Prompt and regular communication with Vendor Representatives, Logistics Partners, Distribution Center, Manufacturing Facility and Accounting Department, working to maximize supply chain effectiveness.
Analyze slow moving merchandise and provide recommendations to Sales/Marketing to reduce inventory. Find root causes and work with merchandising partners to fix processes. Maintain the company's vendor matrix, building partnerships and consolidating based on expertise, lead times, and on time shipping. Update vendor agreements annually. Responsible for re-sourcing identified products to improve quality, cost, MOQ's and lead times. Monitor Freight Charges, looking for ways to reduce freight and eliminate any unnecessary charges such as demurrage charges, etc.
Proactive Communication with Planning team, Distribution and Management Team on any issues that could delay production or on time shipping of customer sales orders. Determine root cause and solutions. Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) on all related job duties. Help to onboard and train new Planning associates, as needed. Both identify opportunity for process improvements and initiate the steps and partnerships needed to simplify and streamline our current purchasing methods.
Help to identify the need for, and submit, IT requests on behalf of the Purchasing team and follow through with IT until resolved. Responsible for re-sourcing of products, negotiating all terms for delivery, minimum order quantity, lead time, pricing, payment and procurement of all signed agreements. Develop and mentor Buyers and Assistant Buyers to strengthen our bench and prepare them for continued career growth within our organization. Responsible for establishing and buying to a space and inventory plan by item, by category, by location, with input from the Director, Material inventory & Planning.
Undertake and complete other work-related responsibilities as assigned by Director of Materials, and Inventory Planning. In office attendance is an essential function of this position. WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities: Regular use of PC, laptop, copier, fax, and other general office equipment. Ability to access all areas of the facility to perform essentials functions of the position. Noise level for this environment is low to moderate. Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company.
Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, interaction, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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