Purchasing Generalist III

doTERRA International LLC • Pleasant Grove, UT

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About The Position

At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company. Job Description: Responsible for planning and forecasting inventory needs and purchases for global needs. This position will serve as a critical part of our Planning and Purchasing teams to support our continued growth.

Requirements

• 3 years+ experience in operations environment
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management, operations management, manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• ERP experience (SAP experience preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects concurrently
• Strong understanding of MRP and other supply chain functions and best practices with ability to apply concepts in a meaningful way
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work toward and meet specified deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, report and track long-term supply strategy and purchases for the United States and international markets for all literature, kits, packaging and hard goods
• Provide rolling supply forecasts to key vendors in measuring vendor capacity to improve long-term stability
• Manage SKU transitions in ERP system for all updated finished and unfinished materials, minimizing obsolescence
• Act as liaison with business communications and international departments, reviewing transition timelines and stock requirements
• Partner closely with marketing team in reviewing optimal packaging strategy, reviewing sales and forecast to analyze optimal effect of packaging, recommending changes where necessary
• Review timelines with procurement and logistics departments to optimize inventory strategy
• Ensure ERP processes are established and followed to maintain data integrity in existing systems
• Help develop, track and improve supply planning KPIs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees