15 hours ago
Buyer II
RemoteHunter
Hybrid
Full Time
$85,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleBuyer II
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$85,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
This Buyer II position oversees, manages, and analyzes all merchandise requirements to ensure fulfillment at distribution centers. It involves reviewing a complex product mix to ensure accurate forecasting, proper order placement, and compliance with agreements. The role manages higher demand variability and seasonal lines and requires collaboration with marketing and supplier partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex import vendors with high lead times, forecasting, and container requirements
- Determine appropriate product quantities to maintain sufficient inventory replenishment
- Negotiate special buying agreements for additional discounts to increase profit margin
- Maintain low levels of under-performing inventory through regular review of stock and forecasts
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to recommend disposition of discontinued and slow-moving products
- Contact vendors for product information, backorder status, and suggested substitutions
- Build and maintain favorable vendor and sales relationships to maximize profitability
- Analyze merchant sales plans and sales history to develop inventory forecasts
- Monitor and adjust purchasing system for demand and lead time irregularities
- Review and add value to system-generated order suggestions and projections proactively
- Negotiate volume discounts with suppliers
- Meet vendors to stay informed on product specifications and discontinued items
Requirements
- Ability to optimize fill rates while minimizing inventory levels
- Anticipate future trends
- Work effectively with ambiguous data
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and suppliers
- Strong negotiation skills
- Broad knowledge of SKU optimization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Teams
- Ability to manage key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Typically 4 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or global equivalent in a related discipline
- E3 Level 4 certification required
Key skills/competency
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Vendor Relations
- Negotiation Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- SKU Optimization
- Demand Planning
- Profitability Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- KPI Management
How to Get Hired at RemoteHunter
- Research RemoteHunter's Network: Study the types of companies and procurement roles RemoteHunter frequently partners with to align your application.
- Tailor Your Buyer II Resume: Customize your resume to highlight extensive experience in inventory management, advanced forecasting, and vendor negotiation.
- Showcase Data-Driven Results: Prepare to discuss specific examples where you utilized data analysis to optimize fill rates, minimize inventory, and manage KPIs effectively.
- Emphasize Negotiation & Collaboration Skills: Provide concrete instances of successful vendor negotiations and impactful cross-functional teamwork with sales and marketing.
- Highlight E3 Level 4 Certification: Ensure your E3 Level 4 certification is clearly visible and be ready to articulate its practical application in procurement.
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