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Job Summary:
As USA-Clean by Jon-Don continues to grow, they seek a Buyer Planner to drive on time delivery of inventory to ensure a positive customer experience and maintain high levels of product availability. The Buyer Planner will own all aspects of the inventory plan from demand/forecast management through PO placement to final receipt/payment. This person will be reviewing the inventory and placing purchase orders in a timely fashion to ensure readiness of product while effectively balancing inventory investment.
In addition, the Buyer Planner will work closely with vendors to ensure they are meeting delivery performance standards, providing tracking information, and meeting product quality standards.The Buyer Planner will be a part of the Inventory Management team and will report to the Manager, Buyer Planners. He/she will work cross functionally with key internal business partners including Product Management, Warehouse, Sales, and other key areas impacted by the decisions made within Inventory Management as well as external partners (e.g. suppliers, third party partners, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own on time and in full fill rate performance while balancing inventory investment and cash flow balance
- Manage the inventory plan and strategy for a specific customer vertical across all 15 Jon-Don locations including stocking positions and inventory transfer volumes
- Adjust inventory parameters and demand history to derive appropriate inventory plan
- Execute, track, and monitor purchase orders for assigned product portfolio
- Work with vendor partners on delivery lead times, shipping compliances, product quality, and other key initiatives/requests
- Support field requests related to market intelligence, inventory requests, and missed sales opportunities
- Work with Product Management on new product launches, portfolio strategy transitions, and end of product life discontinuations
- Review inventory positions within assigned portfolio and identify opportunities to deplete excess and obsolete inventory
- Own key processes related to the product portfolio where applicable including warranty, returns, and emergency event planning
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience in related field - supply chain, inventory management a plus
- Experience in demand planning, forecasting, and purchase order management
KEY OPERATING METRICS:
- Customer line on time and in full fill rates
- Inventory turns
- Excess and obsolete inventory dollars
- PO ship date management
REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTITUDES:
- Ability to analyze and manipulate data to derive a strategy and execute accordingly
- Exceptional attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Creative thinker – the ability to see the big picture and not just follow the process, the ability to solve the right problem, not just the obvious problem
- Natural curiosity and not satisfied with the quick answer, continues to ask why and dig into the details where needed
- Process oriented, with a focus on time management and managing multiple priorities
- Strong stakeholder management skills, keeping informed those who are involved in key topics as they progress
- A desire to progress in her/his career, an interest in learning and being coached
- Able to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and able to tailor message accordingly based on the audience
- Collaborative and does not hesitate to solicit input or work with others to better understand the task at hand
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel
- Passion for process improvement and willingness to lead change initiatives
Benefits/Health Plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverageFree life insurance for all full-time employeesFlexible spending accounts401k ProgramPaid Holiday and Flex Floater DaysPTO: 3 weeks within the first yearSick and Safe time off: As State Law RequiresEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee DiscountsWellness Perks
Work environment and physical demands:
- Long periods both sitting and standing
- Customer interaction (over the phone and in person)
- Guiding the store team and service team in everyday challenges and great customer service
Jon-Don, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability or handicap, genetic information including family medical history, citizenship status, alienage or national origin, veteran status, ancestry, marital or family status, military or veteran service, domestic or sexual violence victim status, political affiliation or activities, arrest/conviction record, obesity, HIV/AIDS diagnosis, sexual and reproductive health decisions, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Jon-Don, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities that extend to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training.Salary Description17.00 hourly
