Buyer II - Stores

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

2d • $26 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied, the world's largest HVAC company, is seeking a Buyer II – Stores. This role is responsible for purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance with company guidelines to meet inventory requirements while achieving costing, quality, and on-time delivery objectives. The position is located in Plymouth, MN, with a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences
• 2-4 years of experience as a buyer/purchasing
• Advanced user of Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Suite
• Experience working in MRP, ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced high volume environment
• Ability to respond with urgency to resolve supply issues and support internal stakeholders
• Travel to stores for store inventory- 2-3 times a year with potential to do more
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

• HVAC Industry knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensures that company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services.
• Analyzes demand patterns, sales trends, and inventory levels across stores to effectively replenish stock and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Actively manages inventory across locations, including transfers, rebalancing, and resolution of shortages impacting customer orders.
• Follows up and maintains current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages.
• Updates and maintains inventory maintenance within the software system to assist in decision making.
• Partners with store teams, customer service, and operations to prioritize urgent needs and resolve product availability issues.
• Addresses supplier quality issues, monitors vendor performance metrics, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Supports high-impact or critical items by expediting orders, identifying alternate sourcing, and ensuring rapid resolution of supply disruptions.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level