Lighting Buyer — Forecasting, Stock Control & Supplier Lead

BEX GROUP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BEX GROUP in Dublin is seeking an experienced Buyer/Inventory Planner to manage a defined portfolio of suppliers within our electrical lighting range. You will forecast demand, place orders, and coordinate with suppliers to keep stock availability high while minimizing excess.

Join a close-knit purchasing team, optimize stockholding across Ireland and UK hubs, and drive improved service levels and working capital management through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of 3-5 years in buying, stockholding, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and place purchase orders to maintain agreed service levels while controlling stock investment.
• Manage open purchase orders and supplier schedules to ensure timely delivery and continuity of supply.
• Monitor and minimize excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock.
• Track supplier performance, including lead times, delivery reliability, and responsiveness, and take corrective action where required.
• Monitor inventory levels across Dublin and UK hub warehouses to optimize stock coverage and allocation.
• Collaborate with Sales teams regarding large project orders, providing accurate availability dates and supply solutions.
• Work closely with the Purchasing team in our China office on a daily basis to align ordering plans and resolve supply issues.
• Implement daily stock control measures to prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Prepare reports and provide analysis to support the Purchasing Manager in decision-making and performance monitoring.

Skills

Stock management

Demand forecasting

Supplier coordination

Excel

SAP Business One

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

BEX GROUP in Dublin is seeking an experienced Buyer/Inventory Planner to manage a defined portfolio of suppliers within our electrical lighting range. You will forecast demand, place orders, and coordinate with suppliers to keep stock availability high while minimizing excess.

Join a close-knit purchasing team, optimize stockholding across Ireland and UK hubs, and drive improved service levels and working capital management through data-driven decision making.