Sr. Buyer / Planner

The Senior Buyer / Planner plays a key role in managing procurement and inventory planning to ensure optimal product availability across multiple distribution centers. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this position requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional capable of managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and implementing cost-effective purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Procurement Management : Lead the purchasing of goods and materials to meet customer and operational needs. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Inventory Planning and Optimization : Utilize forecasting and planning tools to manage inventory across multiple locations. Balance availability with cost efficiency to reduce stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence.
• Supplier Collaboration : Maintain strong relationships with current suppliers and identify new sourcing opportunities. Monitor and address supplier performance issues.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making : Use analytics tools to evaluate purchasing trends, supplier metrics, and inventory levels. Apply insights to improve supply chain operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams such as sales, finance, logistics, and merchandising to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
• Problem Resolution : Address supply chain disruptions, including delays and long lead times. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement opportunities to enhance procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

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