Buyer

Ninesmw; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance that starts day one

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café

Fitness center access

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Branch Buyer for our new Connecticut facility to manage inventory and purchasing, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand and that orders are fulfilled on time.

Responsibilities include planning transfers, building vendor partnerships, collaborating with product managers, and mentoring Associate Buyers to help the team hit purchasing goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

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.

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. Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family‑owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in‑stock products and an exceptional customer experience. Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service.

Recruitment Process

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months in case a great opportunity opens for you to join our Uline family.

EEO/AA

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