Objective / Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to evaluate optimal stocking levels, purchase quantity, and storage locations to improve service to customers while meeting company inventory objectives. Buyer is responsible for the support of one or more assigned Segment Managers and her/his associated products. The Buyer is responsible for the planning, purchasing, and movement of inventory for her/his product line. Collaborates with the Segment Manager for overall strategy of the segment, and carries out the strategy through execution of transactions. This position is considered the primary contact for internal customers: RCNA Customer Service and RCNA Sales. The objective of the role to control costs and facilitate sales through the proper planning and execution of a stocking program is to build a stocking program that includes a product mix that allows for the right amount of inventory, in the right place, at the right time. Cost control is accomplished through proper buying habits, and sales facilitation is achieved through prompt, accurate response to sellers and CSRs.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor pricing and availability of a product.

o Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned product lines in order to promptly provide accurate information to internal customers

• Ability to interpret strategy of product line/market segment into tactical actions to support health of the business

o Identification of core and ratable business in order to build a stocking program to support that business

• Stock appropriate materials, at appropriate location, in appropriate quantities to avoid stock out situations without exceeding inventory turn standards set forth by management

o Analyze usage versus buying rules and carrying costs to identify correct levels and placement of inventory

• Balanced rotation of inventory based on sales trends as it compares to current inventory position and ability to replenish the product
• Minimize aged inventory through disciplines of inventory optimization

o Prevent, track, and reduce aged inventory

• Review and monitor customer stocking agreements and transactions
• Contact sellers and CSRs to enforce sales terms and RCNA guidelines/policy
• Notify Segment Manager and collaborate on disposition of aged material and cost adjustments, if necessary
• Ensure all “On Hold” inventory is researched and disposition is completed.
• Control the movement of products with shelf life to eliminate expiration of inventory lots

o Purchase proper quantities time the inventory turn prior to standards for expiration
o Identify aging inventory, ensure it is sold prior to expiration, and/or have it re-certified by the vendor
o Monitor sales of these products, and coordinate with customer service for lots to ship strategically order to avoid expirations

• Monitor and replenish inventory per customer material stocking agreements and blanket PO’s

o Review and monitor customer blanket orders to ensure terms are in line with product line and RCNA policies
o Contact sellers, Segment Managers, and CSRs to enforce sales terms and RCNA policy
o Notify Segment Manager and collaborate on disposition of aged material and cost adjustment, if necessary

• PO management with the vendor

o Establish need for material, create purchase order, and coordinate delivery with the vendor and Ravago Logistics
o Communicate any updates and changes directly to the affected CSR and Sales Rep
o Anticipate issues with order fulfillment and appropriately coordinate revisions to fulfill customer needs

• Acts in cooperation with Segment Manager as liaison for our vendors’ customer service and sales department.

o Assist Segment Manager to resolve order discrepancies and quality complaints with vendors.

• RReceipt of inventory into the ERP

o Accurately enter quantity, package mix, and costs associated with inbound PO.

• Enter non-conformance and coordinate any return/discrepancy resolution

o Accurate enter manufacturer lot number, warehouse control/batch number, receipt date, and expiration date (if applicable)

• Coordinate return or re-certification of material if expiration date is unacceptable

o Notification to CS team if they are awaiting the inbound receipt

• New product setup

o Relay necessary information in correct format to Master Data for set up

• Collection/filing of SDS and TDS for retrieval by RCNA team

o Update vendor buying rules & regulatory information in ERP and Overdrive Demand Planning Software

• Maintenance of systems data to allow for visibility by all, and one data source

o Upkeep of buying rules within the ERP and Overdrive system
o Adjustments to Overdrive regarding changes in product profile, categorizations, buying rules, or stocking plan

• Where necessary, responsible for the allocation of inventory to outbound shipments

o Communicate any changes directly to the affected CSR and Sales Representative

• Ensure proper margin is maintained with each order, and exceptions are overridden for shipment

o If margin is not acceptable, confirm with Segment Manager and contact sales representative to rectify

• Produce and distribute work orders/jobbing orders for repacks, inventory transfers, and blends
• Evaluate seller forecast for accuracy, and communicate discrepancies to the seller to revise
• Provide forecast to vendor as required

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

1. Education:
a. Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent - required
b. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility - preferred
2. Financial business acumen as demonstrated by previous work experience
3. High level analytical skills
4. Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a capability to learn basic systems such as Microsoft CRM.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Supplier negotiation experience as demonstrated by previous work experience
8. Leadership skills that can be displayed in a complex environment
9. Experience with contract and cost negotiation
10. Ability to manage time, organize, and set priorities
11. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

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