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Develop, maintain, and manage the centralized replenishment and inventory levels within the assigned product lines, in accordance with the objectives of the department and company.
Essential Job Duties
- Oversee the replenishment activity of assigned product line(s).
- Ensure proper inventory levels, satisfactory fill rate, and in-stock positions are maintained.
- Develop and maintain efficient communication channels with the Product Manager(s), Purchasing staff, and field personnel to ensure products are being replenished in a correct and efficient manner.
- Assist with facilitating vendor return opportunities.
- Assist regions with stocking levels for sales promotions as necessary.
- Supervise assigned buyers to ensure work output is correct and efficient.
- Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ's quality improvement system.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff.Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.5+ years global purchasing experience.Preferred Requirements
Degree in business management, purchasing, or related field.Strong proficiency with the ADS replenishment system desired.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents, and practices.Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and / or resolves problems for others.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.Essential Physical Demands / Work Environment
Work is primarily sedentary : must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.