Senior Product Buyer | Fort Worth, TX

TTI • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our growing business is in need of a Senior Product Buyer on our Corporate team in Fort Worth. TX. The Senior Product Buyer position is accountable for maintaining inventory within company goals and for minimizing stock-outs of A & B items. Position is also accountable for maintaining the integrity of system information; resolving accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns; ensuring on-time delivery to customers from suppliers; and for supporting sales to increase business. In addition, position provides assistance to Product Manager in all areas of Product Management, as well as provides team leadership to Buyers and support personnel. Senior Buyer will have experience and competency to utilize individual discretion and decision making to complete all daily processes and communications related to their class code assignments in support/back-up to the Product Manager. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization! Our Product Buyer Team: Maintains inventory within company goals and minimizes stock-outs of A & B items by effectively reviewing system generated daily purchasing report and applying independent judgment and decision making. Considers a variety of purchasing related decision factors, including but not limited to, lead time, mover code, pricing, customer requirements and sales history to modify or approve purchase orders. Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product-related information (i.e. descriptions, increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc). Also, works closely with Product Operations or Product Manager to review and approve new part number set-ups and sequence legends. Processes and resolves customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution and by providing disposition for nonconforming product to the appropriate parties. Effectively supports Product Manager by providing assistance in all areas of Product Management as requested, including but not limited to, reviewing daily booking registers to obtain ship and debit authorizations, reviewing MRP/Bond reports and by processing inventory rotations per schedule. Position may provide back-up support in the absence of the Product Manager. Review Supplier Top Mover information, as direct by Product Manager, to determine if products within their assignment should be stocking items and update system information as trends dictate.Review cost information as directed by Product Manager, using all sources (ADC, EDC, Mouser) to obtain best cost for margin enhancement, without compromising local channel relationship. Assist in NPI stocking package reviews, with Product Manager direction using all available resources to determine best products and cost structure to ensure TTI has an advantage. Effectively supports sales to increase business by providing assistance as requested, including but not limited to; processing hot buys, recommending substitutions, and pulling in orders. Expands personal product knowledge to effectively support sales and to ensure personal growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High School or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Five plus years of applicable work experience with TTI products and system knowledge strongly preferred, and/or direct experience as replenishment buyer, inventory specialist, re-stock buyer, wholesale/retail buyer and proven success working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment requiring ongoing problem solving/analytical skills.
• Exhibits the analytical and problem solving ability necessary to make effective buying decisions independently.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high transaction environment with strong organizational, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Solid ability to perform basic math calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal/teamwork skills in order to develop effective relationships with individuals and groups inside and outside the TTI organization.
• Exhibits a strong customer service orientation with a strong sense of urgency to responding to internal customer needs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer) at the intermediate level.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic components a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory within company goals and minimizes stock-outs of A & B items by effectively reviewing system generated daily purchasing report and applying independent judgment and decision making.
• Considers a variety of purchasing related decision factors, including but not limited to, lead time, mover code, pricing, customer requirements and sales history to modify or approve purchase orders.
• Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product-related information (i.e. descriptions, increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc).
• Works closely with Product Operations or Product Manager to review and approve new part number set-ups and sequence legends.
• Processes and resolves customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution and by providing disposition for nonconforming product to the appropriate parties.
• Effectively supports Product Manager by providing assistance in all areas of Product Management as requested, including but not limited to, reviewing daily booking registers to obtain ship and debit authorizations, reviewing MRP/Bond reports and by processing inventory rotations per schedule.
• Position may provide back-up support in the absence of the Product Manager.
• Review Supplier Top Mover information, as direct by Product Manager, to determine if products within their assignment should be stocking items and update system information as trends dictate.
• Review cost information as directed by Product Manager, using all sources (ADC, EDC, Mouser) to obtain best cost for margin enhancement, without compromising local channel relationship.
• Assist in NPI stocking package reviews, with Product Manager direction using all available resources to determine best products and cost structure to ensure TTI has an advantage.
• Effectively supports sales to increase business by providing assistance as requested, including but not limited to; processing hot buys, recommending substitutions, and pulling in orders.
• Expands personal product knowledge to effectively support sales and to ensure personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• 401(k)/Roth plan with matching
• Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED