Senior Import Purchasing & Inventory Leader

RJ Schinner Co; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Schinner Co. is seeking an Import Manager to lead import purchasing and inventory planning across our distribution network.

You will oversee Import Buyers and coordinate forecasting, transfer planning for Mixing Centers, and collaboration with Purchasing, Sales, Category Management, and Operations. The role emphasizes maintaining optimal inventory levels, supporting labor planning through transfers, and driving continuous improvement in import purchasing processes while delivering high

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, inventory planning, supply chain, or procurement experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred (2+ years).
• Experience with imported products, forecasting, and inventory management in a distribution environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead import purchasing and inventory planning across the network.
• Develop demands forecasts and vendor forecasts using sales trends and inputs from cross-functional teams.
• Manage Mixing Center transfer forecasts and ensure inventory availability.
• Drive process improvements in import purchasing while maintaining high service levels.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory planning

Leadership

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Job description

RJ Schinner Co. is seeking an Import Manager to lead import purchasing and inventory planning across our distribution network.

You will oversee Import Buyers and coordinate forecasting, transfer planning for Mixing Centers, and collaboration with Purchasing, Sales, Category Management, and Operations. The role emphasizes maintaining optimal inventory levels, supporting labor planning through transfers, and driving continuous improvement in import purchasing processes while delivering high