Inventory Buyer / Planner

IDN; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 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 seeks an Inventory Buyer / Planner to own replenishment, drop-ship procurement, and procurement operations across branches. The role emphasizes autonomy, cost control, and high service levels in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years in replenishment, be proficient in Excel, and comfortable with ERP inventory systems. A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in stock replenishment, special orders, and drop-ship purchasing.
• Advanced Excel for data lookup, tracking, and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Own stock replenishment lifecycle across branches.
• Analyze inventory data and demand to place weekly replenishments.
• Review POs for pricing, freight, and delivery terms.
• Audit price books and communicate margin impacts.
• Resolve PO price variances with accounting.
• Manage end-to-end drop-ship procurement with manufacturers.
• Expedite past-due POs to satisfy critical customer requests.

Skills

Stock replenishment

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Inventory Buyer / Planner

Dallas, TX

Full-time, On-site, weekdays 8-5pm

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 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

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-specfic 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.