Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

Wayne Pipe & Supply Co., Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage the full purchasing process for assigned product lines, optimize inventory, and maximize supplier performance.

The role collaborates with Operations, Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure on-time material availability and profitability. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in purchasing or inventory, experience with Prophet 21, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Two years or more in purchasing or inventory management.
• Experience with Prophet 21 ERP or similar systems.
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and forecasting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment purchasing for assigned product lines.
• Monitor inventory, fill rates, turns, aging, and inventory investment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, and Ops.
• Support supplier performance reviews and KPI tracking.
• Coordinate direct-order purchasing for customer projects.

Skills

Purchasing & Inventory

Forecasting & Demand

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel/ERP Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Prophet 21 ERP

Job description

Wayne Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage the full purchasing process for assigned product lines, optimize inventory, and maximize supplier performance.

The role collaborates with Operations, Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure on-time material availability and profitability. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in purchasing or inventory, experience with Prophet 21, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a