Senior Planner/Buyer
Job Summary/Responsibilities/Skills
Develops inventory replenishment models and forecasts to make purchasing decisions to ensure optimal inventory and stock levels meet customer demand. Analyzes historical sales, pricing, demand data, market trends, and other statistical metrics to prepare inventory requirement forecasts. Creates a buying plan and recommends order quantities and pricing to guide inventory replenishment and new purchasing. Continuously monitors sales, inventory, and buying trends and adjusts stock levels to meet demand. Maintains data and analytics to refine forecasts, generate reporting and improve replenishment processes. Works with vendors and buyers to facilitate ordering, pricing, and inventory deliveries. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager.
P03-Senior (Career Level) : Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.
Competencies/Skills
Forecasting | Inventory Management | Planning | Purchasing | Trend Analysis | Pricing Analysis | Inventory Control Software | General Data Analysis Software
ERP System Skills in Syteline APS a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Procurement: 4 years (Required)
- Purchasing: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fall River, MA 02721 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fall River, MA 02721: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person