Hybrid Inventory & Supplier Optimization Specialist

Arrow Electronics; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA) / HealthR

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Discounted RTD Passes

On-site Café

24/7/365 On-site Gym

Bike Racks

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking an Asset Specialist II (Buyer) to plan and pipeline inventory for high-complexity technology demand for numerous customers. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers to obtain the best results for customers and manage inventory using Arrow systems to ensure optimal forecast input.

You will work with the sales team on strategies to win quotes, participate in price negotiations, and drive profitability through active collaboration with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree and 2-4 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Inventory Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and comfortable in a high-volume environment
• Ability to change gears quickly and to multi-task
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills required, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s
• Ability to build and maintain internal/external professional relationships with suppliers, reps and sales personnel
• Strong Analytical Skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate both Arrow generated and customer supplied forecast uploads and manage the exceptions generated from the forecast processing
• Review parameters and make recommendations/changes to ensure achievement of company inventory turns goals
• Manage inventory using Arrow systems to assure best forecast input
• Manage parts and engagements to assure both adequate supply and maximum turns
• Manage excess inventory including concentration on aged greater than 180 days
• Work with sales team on developing strategies to successfully win customer quotes
• Implement strategic supplier focused programs and provide updates to the sales team
• Strategically drive profitability through constant communication with external suppliers and sales teams through inventory management
• Strong knowledge of market conditions in order to create a competitive advantage
• Participate in price negotiations with customers and suppliers to win new and defend existing business
• Oversee purchase orders, cancellations, new buys, pull-ins, and review forecast actions

Skills

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Multi‑tasking

Microsoft Office

Excel

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Job description

Arrow Electronics is seeking an Asset Specialist II (Buyer) to plan and pipeline inventory for high-complexity technology demand for numerous customers. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers to obtain the best results for customers and manage inventory using Arrow systems to ensure optimal forecast input.

You will work with the sales team on strategies to win quotes, participate in price negotiations, and drive profitability through active collaboration with suppliers and