A client of Insight Global is looking for a Buyer to join their team in Atlanta, GA. This is a permanent position offering a salary range of $65k-70k, depending on experience. This role is hybrid, requiring onsite work at the Atlanta office 3 days per week and the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week. This person will be responsible for maintaining the appropriate customer service levels (fill rates), the efficient use of the Company's inventory assets (turns), and communications with the company Branches and / or vendors for which responsibility is assigned. The daily responsibilities include:
Creating purchase orders to facilitate the timely replenishment of the Distribution Centers
Communicating with both assigned vendors and/or company branches to ensure smooth flow of information and goods
Maintaining agreed upon service levels (fill rates) to our customers
Meeting or exceeding inventory turn goals.
Monitoring vendor performance (fill rate and on-time delivery) and taking corrective action where necessary.
Coordinating returns to the vendors for damaged and discontinued merchandise.
Monitoring inventory at all assigned locations and recommends transfers as appropriate to eliminate "overstock".
Reviewing missed demand and adjusting inventory to capture future sales
The requirements of this role include the following:
2+ years of purchasing experience within retail or wholesale - Buyer, Purchasing Manager/Coordinator, etc.
Skilled within Excel
Purchasing System experience
GREAT communication skills - verbal and written
The plusses for this role include the following:
SQL experience
Food & Beverage industry experience - working with any products with an expiration date