Buyer

Johnstone Supply LLC•Jacksonville, FL

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer supports the business through planning, purchasing, inventory management, and provision of excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. The Buyer must ensure that inventory is optimized to support customer expectations, meet turns guidelines, and minimize excess and obsolete inventory levels. The Buyer utilizes inventory strategies and knowledge of supplier performance to issue POs assuring timely delivery of product. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of purchasing, planning, or inventory management experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Excel required.
ERP system knowledge is a plus, Eclipse preferred.
This position requires a highly focused, detail-oriented, analytical results-driven individual that has the ability to work with a variety of analytics tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products with excellent Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team environment.
Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal forms.
Must be able to travel to branch locations on a quarterly basis and as needed.
English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement for this position due to the nature of the work, safety regulations, and to ensure accurate communication and comprehension.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Forecast inventory needs and align purchases to exceed customer service levels while optimizing inventory turns.
Balance order size with purchase price discounts.
Manage incoming material flow for timely delivery and to facilitate capacity requirements.
Place stock and procurement buys from both suppliers directly and from the Johnstone DC.
Work in conjunction with Product Managers to develop supplier relationships.
Resolve purchasing and inventory management related issues with multiple departments including branch personnel and Accounts Payable.
Build ownership of assigned products and regions; acquire knowledge of products.
Strive to continually improve efficiency and reduce costs throughout the supply chain.
Work within a team structure to achieve company and departmental goals.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wage
Customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage
Options for alternative care
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
$100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees