Replenishment Buyer

Core-Mark International; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Westlake, TX is seeking a Replenishment Buyer to manage vendor relationships and inventory investments, aiming to improve fill rate and reduce aged inventory. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to implement programs and drive category performance.

The ideal candidate analyzes data to develop strategic business plans and partners with vendors to add value for customers and the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and forecast inventory levels to ensure targeted fill rates are achieved.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure superior service levels to our customer and sales team.
• Provide support and communicate both written and verbal with internal and external partners promptly.
• Maintain buying system parameters to ensure accurate order placement.
• Identify and resolve inventory conditions to avoid spoilage and aged stock.
• Develop and communicate performance metrics and goals for each supplier.
• Manage Fill-rate, DCOS, aged inventory and expiration reports.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on relevant products.
• Seasonal planning and implementation.
• Monitor market trends and activity.
• Prepare reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.

Skills

Customer oriented

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Leadership & negotiation

Prioritize & problem solve

Teamwork & independent work

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Windows-based programs

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose

As a Replenishment Buyer, you will manage the relationship and inventory investment for assigned vendors to achieve assigned key performance indicators (fill rate, days cost of sales, aged inventory). Additionally, you will collaborate with our sales, marketing, and operations to implement programs (Core-Mark or customer specific). You will work with large and small vendors alike to create sustainable and successful partnerships to add value for our vendors, our customers, and ourselves. A successful candidate will effectively demonstrate an ability to analyze and create strategies intended to improve category performance through the development and execution of strategic business plans.

Working Model

This is an onsite role at Core-Mark headquarters in Westlake TX.

Hours

Hours for this role are a standard 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and forecast inventory levels to ensure targeted fill rates will be achieved.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships by resolving problems with invoices, products, and deliveries.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure superior service levels to our customer and sales team.
• Provide support and communicate both written and verbal with our internal and external partners in a timely and informative manner.
• Maintain buying system parameters to ensure accurate order placement.
• Identify and create solutions to a variety of inventory conditions to avoid spoils and aged inventory.
• Develop and communicate specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each supplier.
• Manage Fill-rate, DCOS, Aged Inventory and Expiration report within assigned commodities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on relevant products.
• Seasonal planning and implementation.
• Monitor new developments, trends, and market activity.
• Prepare reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.
• Travel when required for the position.
• Maintain safe work environment, adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Customer oriented with the ability to stay on task.
• High attention to detail, sense of urgency, and professionalism.
• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Able to work in an environment that requires teamwork and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of vendors.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement, Sales, and Marketing.
• Prior knowledge, or ability to learn about market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns expertise.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.