Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Shearer Supply, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer Supply, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement specialist to manage purchase orders for residential equipment and balance inventory across company warehouses. You will forecast demand and maintain ERP data, working closely with warehouses and sales teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in supply chain or business, strong Excel skills, and proven negotiation abilities to optimize supplier performance and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor8s degree in supply chain or business.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory planning preferred.
• Analytical thinking and strong Excel skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage purchase orders for residential equipment.
• Maintain balanced inventory within budget across warehouses companywide for assigned product families.
• Analyze sales trends, historical data, and seasonal demand to forecast and replenish.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships; evaluate supplier performance for cost savings.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics to ensure timely inbound shipments; resolve PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate ERP records and generate purchasing/inventory reports for management.
• Support sales staff with product availability, lead times, and sourcing inquiries.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Ownership

Education

Bachelor8s degree in supply chain or business

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Description

This position will report into the Residential Equipment Purchasing Department.

Description

This position will report into the Residential Equipment Purchasing Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage purchase orders for residential equipment.
• Maintain balanced inventory while staying within a given budget across warehouses companywide for assigned product families.
• Analyze sales trends, historical data, and seasonal demand to develop accurate forecasting and replenishment plans
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Coordinate with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely receipt and processing of inbound shipments
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries
• Maintain accurate records in the ERP system
• Generate and review purchasing and inventory reports for management review
• Support sales staff with product availability, lead time, and sourcing inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business
• Prior purchasing, procurement, or inventory planning experience preferred
• Analytical thought processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to negotiate
• ERP / MRP Experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments