Strategic Inventory Buyer & Planner

LHH; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability insurance

401(k)

PTO 80 hours

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH in the United States is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage inventory and the full purchase order lifecycle. You will collaborate with warehouse and accounting teams to optimize stock levels and ensure on-time deliveries.

An ideal candidate has strong Excel and ERP experience, sharp analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to build vendor relationships across multiple categories and locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and purchasing operations.
• Strong vendor relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with procurement metrics and PO lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels and collaborate with warehouse and accounting teams to maintain accuracy.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and support distribution management.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Category Management to resolve vendor issues.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle and follow up on late orders.
• Coordinate material and product flow across the supply chain with internal teams.
• Maintain inventory levels using procurement metrics and resolve backorders.
• Handle purchasing for multiple categories and locations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP system

Job description

LHH in the United States is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage inventory and the full purchase order lifecycle. You will collaborate with warehouse and accounting teams to optimize stock levels and ensure on-time deliveries.

An ideal candidate has strong Excel and ERP experience, sharp analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to build vendor relationships across multiple categories and locations.