Buyer

Breakthru Beverage Group; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Life insurance

Time off benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Buyer to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to our distribution centers. The role interfaces with Sales, Warehouse Operations, and Suppliers to support sales and order fulfillment goals.

Responsibilities include developing inventory plans, issuing POs, resolving receiving and payment issues, and maintaining ERP data for reliable MRP reporting. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years' purchasing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software; strong communication and diplomacy.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or in a team, and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills; strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze forecast data with Sales to develop inventory plans and issue purchase orders.
• Follow procure-to-pay process and prepare POs per policy and audits.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve issues affecting receiving or supplier payment.
• File and follow up on claims with suppliers or carriers; manage transport for non-supplier-delivered goods.
• Review monthly inventory changes by supplier and report aging, cycle counts, and unsaleables.
• Maintain purchasing data and MRp reporting in ERP; ensure data reliability.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:

Corporate Operations

Job Description Summary:

Position Summary:
The buyer’s primary role is to ensure that goods ordered from suppliers are delivered into our distribution centers in a timely and accurate manner to support sales and order fulfillment goals. This role involves significant interaction with Sales, Warehouse Operations, and Suppliers.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze forecast data and work with Sales to develop appropriate inventory plans and execute purchase orders to support those plans.
  • Follow procure-to-pay process cycle.
  • Prepare purchase orders in accordance with all BBG policies and audit requirements.
  • Work with appropriate departments to resolve any issues or errors which affect receiving or supplier payment.
  • File and follow-up on all claims with suppliers and/or carriers.
  • Manage all aspects of transportation and delivery for goods which are not delivered by supplier.
• Review and analyze monthly inventory changes (both physical cases and value) by supplier and provide general reporting of inventory conditions including aging, unsaleable, cycle count adjustments, etc.
  • Maintain and support all purchasing data and reports in our ERP system and other integrated support systems. Perform necessary item maintenance to ensure reliable performance of MRP reporting.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS Professional Certification
• Knowledge of Beverage Alcohol industry

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

• May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.
• Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.