Senior Supply Chain & Purchasing Analyst

Shearer-Supply-Inc; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer-Supply-Inc is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to plan and manage residential equipment purchases. The role focuses on balanced inventory, forecasting, and strong vendor partnerships to optimize costs across the company’s warehouses.

You will forecast demand, analyze trends, and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely inbound shipments, while maintaining ERP records and generating management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business.
• Prior purchasing, procurement, or inventory planning experience preferred.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage purchase orders for residential equipment.
• Maintain balanced inventory while staying within 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Time management

Ownership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

Tools

Excel

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Shearer-Supply-Inc is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to plan and manage residential equipment purchases. The role focuses on balanced inventory, forecasting, and strong vendor partnerships to optimize costs across the company’s warehouses.

You will forecast demand, analyze trends, and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely inbound shipments, while maintaining ERP records and generating management reports.