Strategic Buyer - Inventory & Forecasting Expert

Wurth Wood Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance choices

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

Wurth Wood Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a results-driven Buyer to maintain product inventory levels across WWG’s distribution centers through purchasing, forecasting, MRP planning and continuous improvement.

You will manage inventory levels and budgets, interface with leaders, suppliers, and internal teams, and help ensure accurate purchase orders and timely deliveries in a fast-paced onsite environment at our corporate headquarters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in purchasing in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Experience with finished goods distribution.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and sales trends to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Prepare and track purchase orders, acknowledgements and shipping notices.
• Collaborate with suppliers, teammates, and other departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and IT.
• Create reports and resolve purchase order discrepancies and product defects.
• Benchmarking and continuous improvement.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Inventory control

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wurth Wood Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a results-driven Buyer to maintain product inventory levels across WWG’s distribution centers through purchasing, forecasting, MRP planning and continuous improvement.

You will manage inventory levels and budgets, interface with leaders, suppliers, and internal teams, and help ensure accurate purchase orders and timely deliveries in a fast-paced onsite environment at our corporate headquarters.