Associate Buyer

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Inventory Analyst to analyze, monitor, and optimize stock levels across select product lines. You will place purchase orders, build strong vendor relations, and reconcile returns while expediting deliveries.

Collaboration with internal teams and supporting Uline's regional locations are part of the role. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree, have MS Office proficiency, and are comfortable with pre-employment hair follicle drug screening in a drug-free

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Supply chain major a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
• Drug-free workplace requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on select product lines.
• Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations.
• Resolve problems and reconcile vendor returns.
• Expedite order deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise.
• Partner with team members to support Uline's regional locations.

Skills

Inventory Analysis

Vendor Relations

Order Fulfillment

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply chain major a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on select product lines


• Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs


• Develop and maintain vendor relations


• Resolve problems and reconcile vendor returns


• Expedite order deliveries


• Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise


• Partner with team members to support Uline's regional locations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree


• Supply chain major a plus


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening


• Drug-free workplace requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory analysis and management, vendor relations, and order fulfillment processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office and committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Analysis


• Vendor Relations


• Order Fulfillment


• Microsoft Office Proficiency


• Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management


• Purchase Order Placement


• Problem Resolution


• Reconciliation


• Order Expediting

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pre-Employment Hair Follicle Drug Screening

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain


• Drug-Free Workplace