Assistant Buyer - Remote/Hybrid

EssilorLuxottica; Brooklyn Park (MN); Remote; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Commission

Healthcare

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Luxottica in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Buyer to ensure inventory needs are met and orders are submitted according to lead times and backorders. You will help maintain stock levels and vendor data in required systems, collaborating with teammates to improve purchasing processes and customer service.

This role focuses on timely fulfillment, enabling strong vendor relationships, negotiating rates, and tracking shipments to minimize back-orders.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience or related field.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with improving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow, and implementing actions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Systems literate – Microsoft Dynamics, SAP is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process all purchasing activities in support of operations, including but not limited to vendor management, inventory stockouts, development of usage tools, invoicing, returns, and audits.
• Process purchase orders per inventory needs, timely fulfillment, and purchasing schedule.
• Track and address any back-order issues, and all other manual reporting; audit as necessary.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Manage vendors by establishing new relationships, negotiating rates, and identifying alternative vendor support options.
• Update and maintain accurate records in Solomon, including but not to: vendor costs, vendor source, lead times, and vendor codes.
• Collaboratively work with inter-departments and vendors to determine lead times, or any other measures that may impact purchases.
• Notify leadership team on escalated issues such as inventory coverage changes, vendor cost increases, or purchase order dates that may negatively impact the customer(s).
• Trace inbound/outbound shipments and on-time deliveries; follow up with vendors on past-due shipments.
• Participate in continuous improvement activity; including the development of new tools for usage review, and proposals for maximizing efficiency in reordering points and quantities.
• Route debit memos and product returns to correct department(s) and/or vendors.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Vendor management

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

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Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION
As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring all purchases follow the guidelines of inventory needs in order to conduct regular business operations. This position will also drive timely fulfillment by preparing and submitting orders based on lead times and backorders. You will ensure the facility maintains all inventory levels, and vendor information in required systems for accurate reporting measures. As a part of the Purchasing team, you will work collaboratively with all other team members to continuously improve purchasing processes that will positively impact customer service and grow profitably.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Coordinate and process all purchasing activities in support of operations, including but not limited to vendor management, inventory stockouts, development of usage tools, invoicing, returns, and audits.
• Process purchase orders per inventory needs, timely fulfillment, and purchasing schedule.
• Track and address any back-order issues, and all other manual reporting; audit as necessary.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Manage vendors by establishing new relationships, negotiating rates, and identifying alternative vendor support options.
• Update and maintain accurate records in Solomon, including but not limited to: mandatory maintenance of recent vendor costs, vendor source, lead times, and vendor codes are required.
• Collaboratively work with inter-departments and vendors to determine lead times, or any other measures that may impact purchases.
• Notify leadership team on escalated issues such as inventory coverage changes, vendor cost increases, or purchase order dates that may negatively impact the customer(s).
• Trace inbound/outbound shipments and on-time deliveries; follow up with vendors on past-due shipments.
• Participate in continuous improvement activity; including the development of new tools for usage review, and proposals for maximizing efficiency in reordering points and quantities.
• Route debit memos and product returns to correct department(s) and/or vendors.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by manager.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience or related field.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with improving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow, and implementing actions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Systems literate – Microsoft Dynamics, SAP is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Pay Range:25.40-35.29

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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