Supplier Manager

The Odom Corporation•Sumner, WA

1d•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, and Sales. The position involves inventory control, forecasting, managing out-of-date and out-of-stock products, and developing brand programs. The Supplier Manager will also compile and communicate sales data, provide updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders, coordinate promotional activities, manage Point of Sale (POS) levels, attend industry events, and assist with new item rollouts. Staying current with brand knowledge and supporting the sales team are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Work with suppliers and internal sales team to build and implement brand strategies.
Work with suppliers with flexibility and professionalism.
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 identifies and works to reduce inventory loss due to excess product. Methods can include increasing awareness, discounting, moving products and destroying as necessary.
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.
Coordinated and implemented promotional brand activity as appropriate and in-line with appropriate LMF levels.
Order and manage POS levels.
Attending out-of-market conferences, meetings and supplier events as necessary.
Assist will 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.