LA - Buyer - Industrial Distribution

FORD-GELATT a SunSource Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FORD-GELATT a SunSource Company located in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement and inventory for their Industrial Fluid Process Distribution unit. The ideal candidate will handle supplier communications and ensure optimal inventory levels, supporting customer delivery requirements.

This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should have some experience in manufacturing or distribution, with a focus on problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in fluid process related industries preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Work involves sitting during most of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement processes to maximize customer on-time delivery.
• Regularly maintain ERP inventory master and warehouse records.
• Communicate to suppliers and execute supply-chain management.

Skills

Inventory or purchasing experience in manufacturing or distribution

Strong written and oral communication skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office fluency including Excel and Outlook

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Job description

Company Overview

Ford-Gelatt, a SunSource company, supplies industrial process equipment to the process industries with a focus on adding value. Our team at Ford-Gelatt is technically sound and highly experienced with industry leading brands. We provide technical added-value in equipment sales in Louisiana, Mississippi, and SE Texas. www.ford-gelatt.com

Position: Buyer

We are currently looking for a Buyer to handle procurement and inventories within our Industrial Fluid Process Distribution business unit located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Essential Functions

• Execute procurement processes to maximize customer on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Regularly maintain ERP inventory master and warehouse records
• Communicate to suppliers and execute supply-chain management per SunSource’s Best Practices and buyer expectations documentation
• Process supplier returns and credits for defective, obsolete, and excess materials where appropriate
• Proactively manage excess and obsolete material
• Serve as a conduit for communications between SunSource and Suppliers
• Schedule and organize supplier cadence and escalation meetings as needed
• Engage in ongoing training to obtain and refresh skills

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Inventory or purchasing experience in manufacturing or distribution
• One to three years in fluid process related industries preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office fluency including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Work involves sitting during most of the workday or greater than 50% of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please note that additional information is available. For Illinois E-Verify information available.