Buyer

CFS Brands LLC•Jersey Village, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Supply Chain Team as a Buyer – Planning Focused! Are you an organized, analytical professional who loves keeping operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a Buyer who will take ownership of planning, purchasing, and optimizing inventory to ensure our products are always available when and where they’re needed. If you thrive on collaboration, data-driven decisions, and building strong supplier partnerships, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Requirements

Experience in supply chain or inventory planning
Strong analytical and Excel skills with a data-driven mindset
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong attention to detail
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2+ years’ experience in supply chain
High level of proficiency in Excel
Strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data and interacting with systems.
Knowledge of and experience working with Asian suppliers.
Detail-oriented and solid organization skills
Strong time management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to firmly communicate requirements and expectations to a global supply base.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams to drive accountability and responsiveness in a cross-functional environment.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to remain flexible, adaptable to change, and always pursue creative and out-of-the-box thinking

Responsibilities

Plan and manage replenishment cycles to maintain ideal stock levels
Monitor demand trends and adjust purchasing plans proactively
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability
Balance inventory turns, costs, and service levels across multiple locations
Maintain clear, consistent communication with global suppliers
Anticipate and resolve supply chain challenges with timely solutions
Determines the replenishment schedule and economic order quantity for the responsible SKUS.
Monitors demand and forecast changes and make adjustments to the purchase plan.
Interfaces and coordinates with internal teams to drive accountability and responsiveness from cross-functional partners.
Optimizes inventory levels across multiple distribution centers by maximizing inventory turns and minimizing inventory carrying cost, out-of-stock, and back orders to meet company standard fill rates.
Communicates requirements and expectations to the global supply base and drive for excellent performance.
Proactively communicates supply chain issues across functional teams and coordinate alternate solutions.