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Buyer, Procurement - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Determines accurate forecasts for replenishment, promotional sales and one-time buys, new item forecasting and seasonal demand planning. Responsible for the forecast accuracy for specific department for vendors and /or specific categories ranging in 2000-10000 skus and up to 10 million in inventory weekly. Responsible for recognizing trends or patterns and adjusting forecasts using statistical modeling techniques and qualitative data. In addition, the Procurement Buyer is responsible for purchasing from the assigned major vendor(s). Working with Procurement Assistants track Purchase Order execution and distribution of inventory from RSCs to stores. Accountable for Service Level (in stock), Turns, Inventory levels and aged/idle inventory. Will work cross functionally to reduce costs across the supply chain.
Requirements
- Manage all daily activities associated with forecasting and replenishing warehouse inventories for turn product- fixed replenishment, new items and increased demand for seasonal activity:, producing purchase orders, using merchandising systems, making adjustments as needed, ensuring timely delivery of orders, reacting to late or unfulfilled orders, interacting with vendor customer service departments, trucking companies, and the non-banner group, assisting vendor sales reps with accurate forecasts for production warehouse Mgt and supporting other buyers in the department when needed. Achieve targeted inventory, turn and service level goals on products purchased for GE warehouses and maintain records on service levels.
- Develop Forecasts expected demand for promotional activity including FP, circular, TPRs, including reward promotions, FSI history, time of month, seasonality, Category and Vendor input. Utilize merchandising systems to determine indexing events,impact of displays vs open stock and past shipments and scans. Provide forecasts to vendors for large scale events for secured supply. Create purchase orders for committed supply from merchants, non banner and other groups.
- Inventory analysis including Identify and improving root cause driving the imbalance in forecast accuracy, including, Post ad analysis, supply impacts (shortages, late trucks, order increments, lead time, assortment, etc. Creation and implementation of plan to address issues/opportunities.
- Monitor and resolve inventory of aged or obsolete inventory of raw materials to minimize inventory write-offs. Understand root cause for review with category manager.
- Contribute to achieving wholesale profitability by researching and resolving invoicing discrepancies to ensure accurate accounts payable records, ensuring the accuracy of data within the buying and pricing systems so billing processes remain error free and continuously striving to purchase product at the lowest possible cost.
- Execute forward buys and buys from divertor with input from the Category Manager
- Assist Manager, Procurement, Logistics, RSC and Retail with identifying/implementing tactics to improve efficiencies and reduce costs across supply chain while maintaining targeted service levels.
- Works with vendor base with the use of vendor scorecards to resolve chronic issues such as Lead Time, Fill Rate, Data Quality, Cost Accuracy, Etc. to ensure a world-class customer experience. Works closely with Category Manager, Procurement Manager to ensure proper stock levels and allocation for Promotional and Seasonal items, collaborate with suppliers on Buy plans, and demand plan to effectively increase fill rate.
- Receive and respond to daily inquiries from internal and external customers, ensuring a timely and accurate response
- Analyze pull trends and sleepers. Maintain Competitor intelligence on sales trends, seasonality and sales plan action. Collaborate with Category Managers, Division leaders to identify opportunities increase sales, savings opportunities and implement action plans.
- Provide clear direction, support and coaching to administrative staff to ensure they have the information and direction necessary to complete their tasks on time and free of defect.
- Utilizes system-generated reports to determine priorities and areas of opportunity and to confirm/communicate results. Creates adhoc reporting when needed
- Special Projects as needed/Assist Buyers as needed to balance work
- Responsible for controlling some expense within a department. Amount of Budgetary Responsibility: $1 - $100k
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