Buyer/Planner - Hybrid (Atlanta)

good2grow•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the incumbent is responsible for collaborating with the procurement team to develop and execute strategies that lead to inventory optimization and cost savings to achieve the Company’s sales, profitability, and inventory turnover objectives. Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area to be considered for this role. Key Skills Required Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Time management and project management skills a must! Attention to details and dedication to getting things right Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation

Requirements

Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role with 2-4 years of work experience.
Detail oriented with a sense of urgency on assigned tasks
General knowledge of inventory management
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in Microsoft 360 & Domo
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Works with Director of Supply Chain to coordinate purchasing activities.
Processes purchasing and relevant ERP transactions
Examines and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information
Analyzes Customer/Vendor Ship Schedule (Backlog) and communicates order status in meetings
Maintain production schedules for ongoing projects, assign materials to reduce costs, boost productivity and prevent delays that can affect delivery
Contributes to the inception and maintenance of supplier relationships.
Supports department with negotiations with suppliers to obtain target cost and payment terms
Participates in the building of relationships and partnerships with suppliers and vendors
Monitors and manages their vendor / supplier performance, ensuring goods are shipped and delivered timely.
Supports sourcing initiatives for new suppliers who could offer improved quality, lower cost, and service
Actively participate in product development process and configuration control board reviews to ensure production readiness requirements
Participates in routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and opportunities for improvement
Serve as a liaison with Receiving & QA teams to facilitate quality related supply chain activities, ensuring product is ready in time for shipment to market
Participates in inventory control activities.
Takes requisition orders from within the organization
Prepare weekly, monthly reports (inventory, depletion, VMI, etc.) as directed for the Operations Department to support various meeting subject matters.
Leads in cycle count activities and maintain accuracy of 96%
Works with Finance on making sure the End of Month reconciliation is completed accurately and done in a timely manner.
Monitors inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
Works with Trade/Finance to review and challenge forecasted demand and evaluate inventory levels
Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Project Managers of potential delays.
Ability to identify and resolve issues related to procurement and inventory management