Replenishment Buyer

Airgas•Levittown, PA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for reviewing assigned Suppliers and Items to replenish stock into multiple Distribution Centers in order to maintain and improve service levels within established Inventory levels and planning guidelines. The role involves executing established Buying Cycles for assigned suppliers to review suggested items for purchase using both an MRP and Legacy computer system, requiring good decision-making and organizational skills. The Replenishment Buyer must have the ability, knowledge, and understanding of the buying processes outlined within the Hardgoods Purchasing Guidelines and Standards to ensure Buying Cycles are followed and consistently work to improve processes as needed. This is a Hybrid role located in Levittown, PA, and requires a high level of initiative, curiosity, and potential to go beyond the described role as team responsibilities evolve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 to 2 years work experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of outside vendors, management and associates.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and be detailed-oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make decisions and follow guidelines.
Ability to enter and update continuous data into relevant computer program 8 hours a day via keyboard and mouse.
Ability to learn rapidly is required.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting or similar discipline or equivalent work experience.
Experience in a purchasing or inventory management environment is a plus.
Microsoft PC skills in Excel are a plus along with Google applications (Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
Knowledge of JDA/Blue Yonder, similar MRP systems, or SAP software
Strong customer service skills and experience

Responsibilities

Reviewing assigned Suppliers and Items to replenish stock into multiple Distribution Centers in order to maintain and improve service levels within established Inventory levels and planning guidelines.
Execute established Buying Cycle for assigned suppliers to review suggested items for purchase using both an MRP and Legacy computer system.
Adhere to a Day in the Life procedure, to include placing vendor orders on time and per standards.
Review of all JDA/Blue Yonder loads for assigned vendors on a daily basis.
Confirming all purchase orders placed on time and within set guidelines.
Expediting Purchase Orders and updating information within set guidelines.
Review and redeployment of surplus inventory.
Resolving invoice discrepancies and working with accounts payable as needed.
Work with Distribution Centers to resolve receiving discrepancies.
Evaluate fill rates and days on hand for assigned suppliers and items and work with buying center management to improve levels.
Manage daily, weekly and monthly MRP reports for assigned suppliers and items.