Strategic Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

Anixter International; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to place and authorize purchase orders, expedite orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate records.

You will work within established guidelines to support on-time delivery and inventory control. Responsibilities include reviewing daily reports, ensuring accurate PO quantities and terms, coordinating with suppliers via EDI/ASR, and negotiating return authorizations for excess stock.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field required.
• 1 year of purchasing experience in a supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business performance measures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations; creates purchasing documents for suppliers.
• Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
• Executes stock replenishment, SO, and DS buying; makes cost-effective buying decisions.
• Ensures accuracy of purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms.
• Ensures EDI, ASR/VMI, emailed and faxed orders reach suppliers.
• Follows up on order status and communicates delivery info to affected departments.
• Reviews supplier shipping error notices and takes appropriate action.
• Negotiates with suppliers to obtain returns on excess/inactive inventory.
• Assists managers in evaluating supplier performance (delivery, fill rates, errors, costs).

Skills

Purchasing concepts

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Judgment

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to place and authorize purchase orders, expedite orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate records.

You will work within established guidelines to support on-time delivery and inventory control. Responsibilities include reviewing daily reports, ensuring accurate PO quantities and terms, coordinating with suppliers via EDI/ASR, and negotiating return authorizations for excess stock.