Job Title : Buyer
Location : Highland Park, IL
Salary : $70,000-$80,000
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Buyer to join our client's organization in the Highland Park, IL area.
A fast-growing, family-owned global wine and spirits company is seeking a motivated Buyer to join its operations team in Highland Park, IL. This organization partners with world-class producers to develop best-in-class brands distributed in over 100 countries. The Buyer will play a key role in maintaining a large, diverse inventory and supporting the company's continued growth and success.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage purchasing based on bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedules
- Maintain detailed inventory reporting and analysis, ensuring up-to-date levels, inbound status, and pricing
- Make recommendations for continued production, withdrawals, or additions to the assortment based on inventory movements and sales feedback
- Source and communicate with factories locally and internationally for new and existing products, consistently challenging pricing while maintaining quality and production standards
- Ensure alignment and completeness of item catalog across internal documentation, ERP system, and warehouses
Qualifications :
3-5 years of experience in a buying or planning-related roleExperience negotiating with and managing suppliers, including international partners (Asia preferred)Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management; ERP software experience (NetSuite a plus)Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables)Excellent oral and written communication skillsBachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related fieldBenefits :
Medical insurance (multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options, including HSA with employer contributions)Dental and vision insuranceEmployer HSA contributions (up to $1,000 individual / $2,000 family per year)Life and AD&D insurance (1x salary, up to $200,000)Short-term disability coverageVoluntary life and AD&D insurance optionsPaid time off : 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 10 days PTO (pro-rated first year)Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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