Inventory Buyer / Planner

IDN-Canada; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance options

401(k) Savings plan

Vacation & personal time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

IDN Global, Inc. in Dallas, TX is hiring an Inventory Buyer / Planner to own stock replenishment, special orders, and drop-ship procurement. The role supports multiple branches and drives vendor accountability, cost control, and strong inventory turns.

You will use ERP systems and Excel to analyze demand trends, maintain price books, and ensure on-time purchases. This full-time, on-site position offers a collaborative, quality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of stock replenishment, special orders, and drop-ship purchasing in a distribution/industrial wholesale setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (lookup formulas, tracking matrices, financial math).
• Experience with an ERP inventory management platform.

Responsibilities

• Own stock replenishment lifecycle across core product lines and optimize safety stock.
• Analyze inventory data and trends to execute weekly replenishments and adjust reorder points.
• Review purchase orders for pricing, freight terms, and delivery dates.
• Audit price books and communicate margin impacts to operations.
• Resolve invoice and PO price variances with accounting.
• Handle special orders with exact manufacturer configurations and lead times.
• Manage end-to-end drop-ship process with manufacturers to ensure accurate shipments.
• Track and expedit past-due open POs to minimize cycle times.

Skills

Stock replenishment

Special orders

Drop-ship purchasing

Excel

ERP inventory management

Communication

Organization

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP inventory system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

IDN Global, Inc. is a leading distributor of security hardware, access control systems, video surveillance equipment, doors & frames, locksmithing tools, and related security products seeking a full-time employee for a Purchasing Assistant position.

Job Title

Inventory Buyer / Planner

IDN-Acme

Dallas, TX

Full-Time On-site Weekdays 8-5pm

Job Description

Based in Dallas, Texas, the Inventory Buyer / Planner will take full ownership of inventory replenishment, special order fulfillment, and drop-ship procurement operations. This role demands an autonomous professional who will manage daily stock levels across multiple branch locations, execute high-volume supplier transactions, and drive vendor accountability. The successful candidate will ensure maximum product availability while maintaining strict cost control and optimal inventory turns

Apply to join our advanced team of wholesale distribution specialists that prioritizes quality service, positive culture, and innovative thinking to carry out successful daily operations within the dynamic security industry.

What You'll Bring

• 3 to 5+ years of direct experience handling stock replenishment, special orders, and drop-ship purchasing within a distribution or industrial wholesale environment.
• Intermediate to advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel (data lookup formulas, tracking matrices, and financial math).
• Direct experience utilizing an ERP inventory management platform.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on professionalism
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

What You'll Do

• Stock Replenishment & Core Procurement
• Own the full stock replenishment lifecycle for core product lines, maintaining optimal safety stock and maximizing inventory turns across all branches.
• Analyze inventory data and demand trends to execute weekly stock replenishment orders, adjusting reorder points based on seasonal variance and vendor lead times.
• Review purchase order acknowledgments for strict pricing, freight terms, and delivery date compliance.
• Audit and manage price books, implementing vendor price increases while identifying and communicating margin impacts on field operations.
• Research and permanently resolve invoice and purchase order price variances in tight coordination with the accounting team.
• Special Order & Drop Ship Management
• Execute precision purchasing for customer-specific special orders, verifying exact manufacturer configurations and strict lead-time requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end drop ship procurement process, coordinating directly with manufacturers to ensure direct-to-customer shipments arrive accurately and on schedule.
• Proactively track, review, and expedite past-due open purchase orders, minimizing order cycle times for critical customer requests.

Benefits & Pay

• Base Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Additional Incentives: Eligible for our variable performance bonus program
• Full time: 40 hours/week
• Company paid holidays
• Vacation & personal time off
• Medical & Dental Insurance options
• 401(k) Savings plan

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants who apply for IDN Global, Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. IDN Global, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.