Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Analyst

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary with 80% benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Job summary

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Buyer Analyst to coordinate between Category Management, Buying, Replenishment, and Suppliers. You will manage purchase orders end-to-end, ensuring accurate execution and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes supplier communication, inventory flow, and collaboration with Distribution Centers and Cross-Functional teams to support in-stock performance and merchandising plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years in merchandising, procurement, replenishment, or analytics preferred.
• Experience with retail accounts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Category Management, Buying, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor purchase orders from creation to receipt.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal partners on shipment schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Supplier relationship

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or Communications

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Word

KCMS/Business Objects/Extra/OLP/iTrade

Job description

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Buyer Analyst to coordinate between Category Management, Buying, Replenishment, and Suppliers. You will manage purchase orders end-to-end, ensuring accurate execution and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes supplier communication, inventory flow, and collaboration with Distribution Centers and Cross-Functional teams to support in-stock performance and merchandising plans.