Associate Buyer
Location
US-MO-Kansas City
2024-27368
Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Finance / Accounting
Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to support the supply chain / logistics and purchasing teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels shipped to suppliers and ensure timely and accurate delivery of inventory.
Responsibilities
Maintains applicable forecast / inventory system for specific customers within guidelines. Inclusive of updating material relevant information and processing PO confirmations in the system.
Process, track, expedite and ensures purchase orders (POs) are up to date and inventory levels are maintained. Collaborate with freight forwarders and suppliers to assure on time shipments;
resolve discrepancies or elevate to Senior Buyer / Trade Managers.
- Communicate with supplier customer service representative, warehouse and freight forwarders on routine issues. Works with transportation companies and US Customs clearance for each purchase order within guidelines.
- Review and analyze monthly inventory investment by supplier as needed.
- Supports Purchasing Manager and more senior Buyers as needed.
Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree
- Up to 2 years' experience in purchasing, logistics, or similar job required
- Inventory replenishment and transportation industry or functional experience strongly desired
- Ability to create and analyze standard reports, provide summaries and updates
- communicate efficiently both oral and written with external and internal partners
- Good organizational and analytical skills, very detail oriented
- Effective team player
- Basic to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, basic knowledge of ERP system a plus
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic, bookkeeping and office procedures and practices
EEO Statement
Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
The EEO is the Law poster is available Here , if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Category
Finance / Accounting
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