Buyer - Full Desk

Harbor Wholesale; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Wholesale seeks a Replenishment Buyer to manage inventory procurement using systems and processes across the Harbor network. The role is office-based in Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA, with hybrid eligibility after training.

Responsibilities include maintaining fill rate, reducing aging inventory, and coordinating with Category Management and Logistics to maximize profitability. 2+ years in purchasing and strong Excel/ERP skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Solid intermediate Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• 2+ years direct purchasing/buying and vendor interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve targets for fill rate and inventory turns.
• Process purchase orders across Harbor warehouses daily.
• Expedite orders and secure secondary resources as needed.
• Transfer inventory between warehouses per hub/spoke relationships.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Customer Service on shortages.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

ERP software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Blue Ridge replenishment software

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Overview

The Replenishment Buyer position is a customer-focused, team-oriented role responsible for managing the investment of inventory procurement using systems, processes, and networking to navigate the supply chain for optimal order fulfillment.

** This position is required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA). Hybrid eligible after training.**

Compensation:$71,000 - $85,000K DOE

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), and some great Harbor perks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Achieve established targets in the following KPIs:
  • Fill rate - Attain a predetermined percentage of in-stock products for customer shipments.
  • Inventory turns - Adjust the flow between fill rate and stock levels.
  • Aged inventory - Effectively limit or reduce overstocks.
  • Product spoilage - Evaluate product remaining shelf life and elevate sales concerns prior to loss.
• Act on purchase order requirements in all warehouses within the Harbor network driven by the review of critical and secondary tasks in the procurement system dashboard daily.
• Expedite orders and/or obtain secondary resources based on unexpected shifts in item demand or availability.
• Process transfer orders for inventory needs between warehouses prompted by hub/spoke relationships.
• React to short or delayed products by engaging Category Manager and Customer Service to guide next steps.
• Analyze forecast accuracy across assigned items and investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales as part of daily lost sales reporting and weekly demand exceptions.
• Oversee assigned item lifecycles from first purchase, through promotional or seasonal shifts, ordering limitations, to last purchase, consulting Category Management along the way.
• Pair with Administrative Assistant on order tracking, expediting, and problem solving.
• Conduct routine maintenance of supplier and item set-up for efficient purchase order approvals.
• Identify opportunities to maximize profitability collaborating with Category Management and Logistics.
• Generate documentation systematically as required, such as return credits, donation, spoilage, etc.
• Keep contacts, ordering requirements, and unique criteria current and accessible in shared notes for procurement team.
• Nurture cooperative partnerships with suppliers and brokers to reach common goals.
• Support cross-training efforts for successful department coverage.
• Continue professional development and certifications using internal/external educational tools.
• Complete additional assorted projects as assigned by leadership.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in a multifaceted procurement role.
• Ability to balance tasks and reassess priorities in a fluid environment.
• Self-motivated to identify challenges, ask questions, and find solutions whether working independently or as a team.
• Maintain excellent, timely written and verbal communication skills often under time constraints with different audiences.
• Computer competency in a variety of applications or programs such as Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.); Experience with replenishment software (Blue Ridge, a plus) and ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a plus).
• Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial.
• Required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA) 3 days per month

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Solid intermediate Excel level with fluid proficiency in all MS Office suite.
• 2+ years demonstrated direct purchasing/buying and vendor interaction experience.
• Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial.
• Prior experience within a large high-volume, multi-SKU environment.