Buyer

Traka (Assa Abloy); Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO + 11 holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Traka (Assa Abloy) in Mequon, WI is seeking a careful, proactive Buyer to manage procurement, planning, inventory control, and reporting across manufacturing and distribution operations. The role focuses on keeping inventories optimal and meeting service targets at the best cost.

You will analyze demand, place and expedite orders, monitor stocking levels, and deliver accurate procurement and demand reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or inventory control.
• 3–5 years of intermediate ERP experience; JD Edwards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales order demand and plan inventory to meet production and distribution needs.
• Procure goods and services including equipment, parts, raw materials, tools, and supplies.
• Place and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stocking levels to achieve availability and fill rate targets.
• Prepare reports on inventory, procurement, and demand analysis.
• Coordinate sourcing activity for new or existing models or services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational goals and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory planning

Supply chain management

SQL basics

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

# BuyerAre you the kind of person who loves turning chaos into order? Do you get a thrill from making sure everything is in the right place at the right time? If keeping supply chains humming and inventory levels perfect sounds like your kind of challenge, we want you on our team!#### **Position Summary**We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive**Buyer** to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely procurement, planning, inventory management, and reporting to support our manufacturing and distribution operations. You will play a critical role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, meeting customer demand, and achieving service goals at the most economical cost.#### **Key Responsibilities*** Analyze sales order demand and plan inventory to meet production and distribution needs.* Procure goods and services including equipment, parts, raw materials, tools, and supplies.* Place and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.* Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory stocking levels to achieve availability and fill rate targets.* Prepare and deliver accurate reports on inventory, procurement, and demand analysis.* Coordinate all sourcing activity for new or existing models and/or services.* Collaborate with internal teams to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.#### **What's needed?*** Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.* 3-5 years of experience working in a purchasing, material planning, supply chain management, and/or inventory control function.* Three (3) to five (5) years of intermediate level ERP System experience preferred. Experience with JD Edwards preferred.* Working knowledge of databases with ability to read and write basic SQL statements preferred.#### **Why Join 4Front?*** Competitive salary.* A team that’s as solid as a dock plate.* Opportunities to grow with a company that keeps supply chains moving.* Generous PTO program + 11 paid holidays: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (2 days), Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (2 days), New Years (2 days)Company sponsored benefits include:* + Employer contribution to Health Savings Account, up to $1000 + Life insurance + STD/LTD/AD&D + Reimbursement for PPE, including safety shoes and prescription safety glasses + UHC Employee Assistance Program + All coverage begins on Day 1 of employment!If you’re ready to **level up your career**, apply today and let’s keep the world loading!**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Application dueNo due dateFunctionSupply ChainExperience levelAssociateOffice presenceOnsiteLocationMequon, Wisconsin, United States