BUYER/PLANNER

Box Partners; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

BOX Partners is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage working capital through inventory optimization and hands-on purchasing across multiple locations. The role supports inventory best practices in growing distribution and production operations, collaborating with the Inventory Purchasing Manager to satisfy internal stakeholders and customer expectations.

The position emphasizes process excellence, analytical work, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with potential career

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with clear communication.
• Working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply‑chain processes.
• Experience expediting priority orders and resolving vendor and logistics issues.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and accounting on inventory administration.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Category Management to address vendor changes and product additions.
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle end-to-end.
• Coordinate flow of materials and products across departments within the organization.
• Handle purchasing for multiple locations and ensure correct inventory levels via procurement metrics.
• Follow up on late POs and update internal customers; resolve backorders and maintain items.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or finance

Related degree with 3-5 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in effectively managing working capital for BOX Partners. This role has key accountabilities for inventory management and hands‑on purchasing day‑to‑day functions. Working with the Inventory Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for the successful integration of inventory best practices to support growing distribution operations and production activities. You will apply inventory process expertise to meet the needs of internal stakeholders while satisfying customer expectations. Effective process management and high‑level analytical work will be key factors in sustained success.

Working for BOX Partners provides a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inventory levels and work with warehouse and accounting staff on inventory administration.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Category Management to solve vendor issues, vendor changes, and potential product additions.
• Manage the purchase order life‑cycle end‑to‑end process.
• Coordinate the flow of materials and products through the supply chain by communicating with other departments within an organization.
• Responsible for purchasing a variety of categories for multiple locations.
• Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels based on procurement metrics.
• Follow up on late POs and update internal customers.
• Resolve backorders and general item maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. These may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Strong skill set in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel.
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply‑chain processes.
• Experience expediting priority orders and handling vendor and logistic challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively in a team environment.

Education and Experience

Work History Requirements:

• 3-5 years managing inventory through analytical statistics.
• Distribution experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in supply chain, business, or finance preferred.
• Or a related degree with 3-5 years of relevant industry and work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Annual pay is commensurate to relevant experience: $75,000 - $100,000. This position is bonus eligible based on company performance.

BOX Partners is an E‑Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen applicants.