Responsibilities:

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  Procurement of inventory for all market areas (GA/AL/TN)
• Analyze and evaluate suggested order needs from supply chain planning software and confirm accuracy of order recommendations
• Update forecasts based on new programs and/or product placements
• Analyze lead times for both domestic and imported products and make necessary adjustments
• Maintain levels of inventory that maximize turns and limits overstock
• Enter/approve purchase orders for the procurement of inventory
• Communicate with supplier ordering departments to ensure receipt and accuracy of PO’s
• Work with suppliers and carriers to ensure consolidated loads are running on schedule
• Responsible for building orders based on supplier and/or carrier requirements
• Internal communication with sales teams and trade marketing on arrivals of PO’s
• Responsible for new item set up and maintenance
• Responsible for maintaining supplier product costs in host system and informing trade marketing team of product increases
• Responsible for ensuring freight costs are competitive with market conditions and weekly processing of invoices
• Compare quoted costs to actual bills received and ensuring costs are accurate
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures on all imports
• Other duties as assigned by upper management.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Must be familiar with inventory management/warehousing terms, have knowledge of LTL/long haul/rail transportation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection protocols.
• Minimum 6 months previous purchasing/procurement experience required
• Must have intermediate computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office (I.e. outlook, word, excel, etc.) and 10-key data entry.
• Must have above average analytical/communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally/effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Must be able to react quickly to rapidly changing stock levels and sales trends
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Previous import/export experience/knowledge preferred
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have ability to work overtime if needed
• Must be able to pass background check (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…).
• Drug Free Workplace
• EOE

Benefits Include:

• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Non-smoking work environment
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer

• benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

(procurement, purchasing, buyer, administrative, assistant, local, clerical, admin., assoc., office)