Buyer II

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Retail Space Solutions LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Buyer II role is dynamic and fast-paced, at the heart of our supply chain operations. You will be responsible for buying, planning, and developing supply chains to meet cost, service, and strategic goals. This role requires a strong collaborator who works seamlessly with cross-functional teams and plays a critical role in optimizing outsourced manufacturing operations. Exceptional organizational skills are essential, as the ideal candidate must manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring effective communication across all channels. Timely delivery of purchase orders is vital, as it supports our ability to meet customer expectations and achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communication, or Engineering.
3+ years of progressive experience within a business-to-business and/or manufacturing environment.
Experience in inventory planning/forecasting and purchasing within a business-to-business or manufacturing environment
Experience in and application of continuous improvement principles.
Strong negotiation skills and examples of negotiating contracts and supplier programs.
Computer literacy with PowerPoint, Excel (v lookups, x lookups) and Word is required.
ERP experience required.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize work rapidly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Troubleshooting/problem-solving/critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

A Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor KPIs to drive efficiencies and deliver world-class operational support to internal and external customers.
Maintain effective product/component supplier relationships.
Understand markets for commodities, including existing and potential sources of supply, with the ability to favorably influence market dynamics and mitigate market risk.
Support periodic assessment of supplier quality and delivery performance to ensure that purchased parts, materials, and/or services are provided to the company's expectations.
Monitor finished goods & component inventory levels to support on-time delivery of quality products.
Prepare procurement plans for review & approval based on historical trends, current backlog, and forecasted orders.
Proactively identify trends in slow-moving products/parts and execute plans to liquidate, reconfigure/repurpose, or scrap to minimize unfavorable P&L impact.
Maintain effective 3PL relationship for accurate, timely & cost-effective shipping.
Submit & resolve freight claims as notified by Customer Accounts Team (damaged/lost product, undelivered/misdelivered/late orders)
Work closely with customer service and sales teams to ensure on-time delivery, proper communication of backorders, and correct ship dates.
Work closely with the warehouse to ensure on-time shipments, inventory counts/management, incoming material, and continuous improvement projects.
Support continuous improvement efforts to analyze, manage, and support changes to the supply of products