Buyer

Uline Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Branch Buyer to support the company’s new Connecticut facility. You will manage inventory, plan transfers, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure product availability and service levels.

This role requires collaboration with Product Managers and senior buyers, warehouses, and distribution teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain or purchasing are expected, with Blue Yonder experience as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, demand forecasting or related fields.
• Experience with demand and fulfillment software like Blue Yonder (JDA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and purchasing for the Connecticut facility to meet customer demand.
• Plan and place transfer orders from distribution centers and purchase orders with vendors.
• Build partnerships with vendors and distribution management to ensure availability and resolve issues.
• Partner with Product Managers to address vendor issues and evaluate product changes.
• Mentor and develop Associate Buyers and help the team achieve purchasing goals.

Skills

Inventory planning

Purchasing

Vendor relationships

Demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Job description

Buyer

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive,Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Help build something new. As a Branch Buyer, you’ll play a key role in stocking Uline’s new Connecticut warehouse with the quality shipping, industrial and packaging products our customers need. From inventory planning to purchasing and vendor relationships, you’ll help keep products moving and customer orders on track.

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 levels and purchasing for Uline’s new 1.2 million-square-foot Connecticut facility, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand.
• Plan and place transfer orders from Uline distribution centers and purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal inventory and service levels.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors and distribution management to ensure product availability and resolve issues.
• Partner with Product Managers to address vendor issues, implement product changes and evaluate potential product additions.
• Mentor and develop Associate Buyers while helping the team 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 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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