FMCG Reorder Buyer - Inventory & Supplier Expert

Excel Recruitment; Wexford; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Reorder Buyer for a Wexford FMCG distributor. You will own inventory planning, manage supplier performance, and oversee purchasing activity to optimise stock levels and product availability.

Responsibilities include forecasting, trend analysis, and coordinating product launches with internal teams. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in buying, procurement, inventory planning, stock control, or supply chain.
• Experience in FMCG, wholesale, distribution, retail, or food sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activity across a diverse FMCG product range, ensuring strong product availability and effective stock management.
• Generate and oversee supplier orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies efficiently.
• Review sales trends, trading patterns, and stock performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans to support business requirements and promotional campaigns.
• Partner with internal departments to coordinate product launches, promotional activity, and seasonal stock requirements
• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships to support service levels, availability, and commercial performance.
• Monitor inventory health, identifying opportunities to reduce excess stock, minimise waste, and improve stock turn.
• Track key performance indicators relating to stock availability, missed sales, and inventory efficiency
• Ensure product, pricing, and supplier information is accurately maintained across business systems

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stock control

Procurement

ERP system

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Excel Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Reorder Buyer for a Wexford FMCG distributor. You will own inventory planning, manage supplier performance, and oversee purchasing activity to optimise stock levels and product availability.

Responsibilities include forecasting, trend analysis, and coordinating product launches with internal teams. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential for success in this role.