Buyer

ASSA ABLOY Group; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

11 paid holidays

Employer-sponsored benefits starting 1

Health Savings Account contributions (

Life insurance

STD/LTD/AD&D

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer in Mequon, WI to manage procurement, inventory planning, and reporting to support manufacturing and distribution operations. You will help maintain optimal stock levels, meet customer demand, and achieve service goals at the most economical cost.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, with ERP experience (JD Edwards) and basic SQL knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in purchasing, material planning, supply chain management, or inventory control.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and basic SQL.

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 and deliver accurate reports on inventory, procurement, and demand analysis.
• Coordinate sourcing activity for new or existing models and/or services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory planning

Demand forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

SQL

Job description

Are 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?

• 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!