Wine & Spirits Purchasing & Inventory Planner

Fedway Associates; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Fedway Associates, New Jersey's premier beverage distributor, seeks a Purchasing Agent to join our team. You will use a forecasting system to plan purchase orders, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure product availability for 7,000+ customers.

You will collaborate with brand managers, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule deliveries, resolve supply chain issues, and keep accurate purchasing records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, math, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory or ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and verifying deliveries.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or over-purchasing.
• Collaboration: Working with brand managers to ensure upcoming programs and events are appropriately factored into purchases.
• Communication: Clearly communicating with the warehouse, sales teams, and vendors about supply chain or logistical issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate files of all purchases, pricing, and invoices.

Skills

Negotiation

Math skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/supply chain

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Fedway Associates, New Jersey's premier beverage distributor, seeks a Purchasing Agent to join our team. You will use a forecasting system to plan purchase orders, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure product availability for 7,000+ customers.

You will collaborate with brand managers, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule deliveries, resolve supply chain issues, and keep accurate purchasing records.