Replenishment Buyer

PFG | Performance Good Group • Westlake, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Replenishment Buyer, you will manage vendor relationships and inventory investment for assigned vendors, with the goal of meeting key performance indicators such as fill rate, days cost of sales, and aged inventory. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to implement Core-Mark or customer-specific programs, and work with vendors of varying sizes to build sustainable partnerships. The role involves analyzing category performance and developing and executing strategic business plans to improve it.

This is an onsite role at Core-Mark headquarters in Westlake, Texas, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.
• Customer-oriented, able to stay on task, and attentive to detail.
• Sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data to support decision-making.
• Professional leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of vendors.
• Knowledge of procurement, sales, and marketing principles and practices.
• Prior knowledge of, or ability to learn about, market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in a related field, or equivalent experience or training within the field.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of R6, AS400, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and forecast inventory levels to achieve targeted fill rates.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships by resolving issues involving invoices, products, and deliveries.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to provide strong service to customers and the sales team.
• Communicate promptly and informatively, in writing and verbally, with internal and external partners.
• Maintain buying system parameters to support accurate order placement.
• Identify and implement solutions for inventory conditions to avoid spoilage and aged inventory.
• Develop and communicate supplier-specific performance metrics and goals.
• Manage fill rate, DCOS, aged inventory, and expiration reports within assigned commodities.
• Analyze relevant products and provide recommendations.
• Plan and implement seasonal activity.
• Monitor new developments, trends, and market activity.
• Prepare reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.
• Travel when required for the position.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed