Buyer

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Branch Buyer to stock the new Connecticut warehouse with essential shipping, industrial, and packaging products. You’ll oversee inventory planning, transfers, and vendor management to ensure timely availability and order accuracy.

You will collaborate with Product Managers, mentor junior buyers, and drive purchasing goals while supporting a fast-paced distribution network across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years experience in supply chain, purchasing, or related fields.
• Experience with demand forecasting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and purchasing for Uline’s Connecticut facility to meet customer demand.
• Plan and place transfer orders and purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock and service levels.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors and distribution management to ensure product availability and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to address vendor issues and evaluate 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

font-size:inheritCorporate Headquarters

font-size:inherit12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
font-size:inheritHelp 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.

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font-size:inheritCorporate Headquarters

font-size:inherit12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
font-size:inheritHelp 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.

font-size:inheritCareers Packed with Potential. font-size:inherit Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

font-size:inheritPosition 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.

font-size:inheritMinimum 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.

font-size:inheritBenefits

• font-size:inheritComplete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that font-size:inheritstarts day one font-size:inherit!
• font-size:inheritMultiple bonus programs.
• font-size:inheritPaid holidays and generous paid time off.
• font-size:inheritTuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

font-size:inheritEmployee Perks

• font-size:inheritOn-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• font-size:inheritOver four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

font-size:inheritAbout 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 font-size:inheritdrug-free workplace font-size:inherit. All new hires must complete a pre-employment font-size:inherithair follicle drug screening font-size:inherit. All positions are on-site.

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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore https://www.uline.jobs/#working-here_blankUline.jobs to learn more!