Supply Chain Buyer

Allredi•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Buyer executes inventory management and purchasing functions for multiple branches within the Allredi network. The role analyzes requests for stock additions, manages and maintains inventory-planning parameters in the business system, and helps ensure product availability. The posting also describes working with the Inventory Manager and Branch Operations to implement inventory optimization programs and initiatives. The buyer supports assigned branches through the procure-to-pay process, develops stocking and replenishment strategies, monitors inventory parameters and performance, and coordinates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to address availability, pricing, delivery, and inventory-balance needs.

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge of inventory management policies and procedures.
Superior analytical skills and critical-thinking capabilities.
Familiarity with multi-branch and high-SKU inventory practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Four-year degree in Business or Supply Chain.
Five to seven years of related purchasing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Work with internal customers to ensure products are at the right location at the right time and support assigned branches through the procure-to-pay process.
Develop stocking strategies and replenishment methods to achieve the lowest price paid per unit, adapting when vendor thresholds cannot be met but the product is required.
Analyze, monitor, and adjust safety stock, reorder thresholds, and other planning parameters to optimize in-stock rates and service levels.
Use reporting to execute inventory optimization plans, achieve KPIs, and report challenges or exceptions; periodically review plans with the Inventory Director and branch personnel in response to demand trends or seasonality.
Rationalize and standardize suppliers within assigned locations to increase preferred-supplier synergies, purchasing leverage, and distribution-center utilization.
Initiate internal transfers to balance inventory and reduce excess or obsolete inventory across the network; process inventory returns under supplier agreements when applicable.
Work with the Sourcing Manager and Category Manager to develop, implement, or change category strategies, and communicate supplier price-file updates.
Expedite critical inventory and source material from other approved suppliers to fill gaps, subject to approval.
Monitor individual and purchasing email accounts and respond promptly to inquiries.
Assist Accounts Payable by ensuring purchase-order accuracy and promptly resolving pricing, shipping, or receiving discrepancies.
Maintain supplier road maps and critical pricing or quantity-buy information, and use them consistently.
Work with suppliers on program modifications, product availability, and on-time delivery concerns; negotiate and source products as needed, though this should be minimal.