Associate Buyer — Inventory & Vendor Partnerships

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking an Associate Buyer to ensure branches are stocked to meet growing customer demand for shipping, industrial and packaging products. This on-site role offers opportunities to analyze inventory, place POs, and maintain vendor relationships across Uline's locations.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably with a supply chain focus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Uline emphasizes comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on select product lines.
• Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs.
• Develop and maintain good vendor relations.
• Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise.
• Partner with other team members to provide support to Uline's regional locations.
• Bachelor's degree. Supply chain major a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inventory analysis

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchase order processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uline is seeking an Associate Buyer to ensure branches are stocked to meet growing customer demand for shipping, industrial and packaging products. This on-site role offers opportunities to analyze inventory, place POs, and maintain vendor relationships across Uline's locations.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably with a supply chain focus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Uline emphasizes comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.