Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

LATICRETE International; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

1 week paid plant shutdown

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer with 3+ years in procurement, inventory control, and MRP-driven supply chain management. You will manage stock levels, translate demand into purchase actions, and coordinate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required, along with an Associate’s degree in Business, SCM, or Finance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, inventory, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with MRP systems and data parameters.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to meet demand while controlling costs.
• Execute MRP messages and purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to optimize supply.

Skills

MRP analytics

Inventory control

Procurement

Negotiation

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business/SCM/Finance

Tools

MRP software

Excel

Job description

LATICRETE International is seeking a Buyer with 3+ years in procurement, inventory control, and MRP-driven supply chain management. You will manage stock levels, translate demand into purchase actions, and coordinate with Planning, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required, along with an Associate’s degree in Business, SCM, or Finance.