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FIRST SUPPLY - MADISON Buyer Planner in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Buyer/Planner Location US-WI-Madison Job ID 2024-4209 Type Regular Full-Time # Positions 1 Category Purchasing Overview As our Planner/Buyer, you\'ll be an integral part of the team managing and leading our forecasting needs for the plumbing channel. You\'ll be able to flex your expertise and analysis focusing on cost management, inventory parameter development and maintenance, replenishment transactions and inventory performance. Your collaboration and communication skills will be needed as you work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product and Supply to manage demand changes, new product transitions, promotional activity, vendor opportunity identification, and developing market trend analysis on product and customer forecasts for 60-100 suppliers. Key metrics will include product availability, inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, supplier cost management, and supplier quality performance. Additionally, the role will be tasked with helping to identify strategic opportunities that drive continuous improvement across internal processes and supplier performance. Responsibilities Analyze market trends, demand patterns, and customer preferences to make informed purchasing decisions. Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize inventory levels while minimizing costs and lead times. Maintain item attributes and configuration to drive replenishment (PO & transfer) activities in accordance with inventory and availability strategy. Identify and execute returns to supplier. Build supplier relationships and performance management strategies across defined supplier groups. Optimize total costs including freight, inventory, and purchase price. Perform annual review of supplier lines. Actively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and supplier partners. Timely resolution of discrepancies associated with responsible supplier transactions. Develop product knowledge of assigned product lines. Grow competencies in negotiation, supplier evaluation, forecasting, and inventory planning. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Channel Manager. Qualifications Three years of Supply Chain experience preferred. Bachelor\'s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred. Fluency in Microsoft Excel required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively... For full info follow application link. First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. In order to be selected for the position, candidates must submit to a drug test with negative results on employment offer, the ability to be bonded as defined by First Supply LLC\'s fidelity bond insurance carrier, and have a valid driver\'s license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E0AAA1DE6BD84239