Replenishment Buyer

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Performs all purchasing and inventory functions including the creation of weekly and daily store purchase orders and warehouse transfers for assigned branches. Maintains inventory ordering controls in the computer, and other inventory maintenance projects as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage daily stock purchases and special buys, ensuring on-time delivery for assigned branches.

· Maintain purchase orders by resolving discrepancies in due dates, pricing, receiving, and freight claims.

· Support part number maintenance by setting up new items, creating kits, managing product supersessions, and updating pricing and DNR (Do Not Restock) statuses.

· Analyze inventory control metrics, including forecasts, weekly/monthly reports, and vendor lead times, to optimize ordering processes.

· Utilize replenishment reports and lost sale data to identify and address inventory needs.

· Conduct daily reviews of branch demand and usage to determine optimal stock levels for high-selling (A & B rank) items and expedite overdue purchase orders.

· Evaluate and process pre-season, special buy opportunities, and trade show orders according to established procedures.

· Recommend strategies for managing slow-moving inventory.

· Oversee inventory levels in consignment branches.

· Manage consignment branch transfers efficiently.

· Maintain and update the department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) document.

· Provide comprehensive support to all departments and branches on inventory-related matters.

· Cultivate strong relationships with supplier customer service representatives and sales managers to enhance service levels and minimize stockouts.

· Adhere to all company policies, values, and store standards.

· Travel may be required (approximately one or two branch visit per year).

Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS

· Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college; one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Knowledge of inventory control principles and techniques, including monitoring, ordering, and expediting of products.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of product distribution operations.

· Ability to work under multiple deadlines at one time.

· Ability to utilize PC applications such as MS Word and Excel, Outlook, and other Windows-based applications.

· Ability to learn and utilize customized purchasing software.

· Ability to collect data, evaluate results, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. 

· Ability to solve problems including listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others, diagnosing, and implementing solutions.

· Maintains organized work processes, materials, and files.

· Maintains confidentiality of information.

· Keeps the company’s best interest in mind when considering or addressing issues.

· Skill in adapting standard procedures to meet the requirements of a given situation.

· Skill in following up with individuals, information, or processes until project completion.

· Ability to demonstrate considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.

· Skill in communicating with others to obtain information or assistance from them in a timely manner.

· Ability to communicate with different individuals, departments, and external parties.

· Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, and other employees.