Buyer

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping and packaging distributor in Milwaukee is seeking a Buyer to manage inventory operations and procurement strategy. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring high service levels in inventory, maintaining vendor relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Benefits

Complete health insurance coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or related fields.
• Experience with demand and fulfillment software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory stocking operations at the distribution center.
• Ensure warehouse inventory is stocked for high service levels.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and distribution management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor relationship management

Inventory control

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Job description

Buyer — Corporate Headquarters, 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Find fulfillment in your career, at Uline! As a Buyer, you’ll help guide procurement strategy to ensure our warehouses are stocked to deliver on growing customer demand for our quality shipping, industrial and packaging products!

Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage inventory stocking operations at your assigned Uline distribution center, one of 14 across North America.

• Ensure warehouse inventory is always stocked to maintain high service levels and next day delivery.

• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.

• Partner with product managers to solve vendor issues, vendor changes and potential product additions.

• Mentor and develop Associate Buyers to achieve purchasing goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, demand forecasting or related fields.

• Experience with demand and fulfillment software, like Blue Yonder (JDA), a plus.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

• Multiple bonus programs.

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All positions are on-site.

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