Supplier Manager

Odom•Kent, WA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Manager will work with suppliers and the internal sales team to build and implement brand strategies. This role requires clear and consistent communication with suppliers, sales management, and various departments including Purchasing, Pricing, Sales, and Key Accounts. The position involves inventory control, forecasting, managing out-of-date and out-of-stock products, and developing brand programs to reduce inventory loss. The Supplier Manager will also compile and communicate sales data, coordinate promotional activities, manage Point of Sale (POS) levels, and assist with new item rollouts. Staying current with brand knowledge and supporting the sales team are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be self-motivated, a self-starter, and able to work with very little direct supervision.
Strong track record of business development.
Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Demonstrates strong abilities to manage supplier-distributor relationships.
Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of auto insurance (SR-22 is not acceptable), and own means of reliable transportation.
Use of pallet jacks and hand carts are required to load and unload products for use in customer locations.
Frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds and occasionally moving/pushing or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
Required to regularly stand, walk, lift product floor to waist, shoulder to overhead, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

4-year college degree preferred but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prefer knowledge of local market, customer service skills, and experience in the distribution industry.

Responsibilities

Work with suppliers and internal sales team to build and implement brand strategies.
Communicate clearly and consistently with suppliers, sales management, across all impacted regions and to all departments including Purchasing, Pricing, Sales, Key Accounts and any others as determined appropriate.
Work alongside Purchasing Team on all inventory control functions, including forecasting and managing OOD and OOS.
Proactively identify and work to reduce inventory loss due to excess product.
Develop specific measurable and attainable brand programs for sales divisions.
Compile, review, and communicate sales data results against sales goals.
Provide timely updates and recaps to supplier representatives and key Odom employees.
Coordinate and implement promotional brand activity as appropriate and in-line with appropriate LMF levels.
Order and manage POS levels.
Attend out-of-market conferences, meetings and supplier events as necessary.
Assist with all functions related to new item rollouts.
Stay current with brand knowledge and training specific to the brands carried by the Odom Corporation.
Work with and support the sales team as needed with flexibility and professionalism.