Buyer
Overview
The Buyer supports our Sourcing team and reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Works with the Sales and Operations teams and the Purchasing Manager to develop new product, test the new product and manage the production process through completion.
- Coordinates and manages critical milestones in both domestic and import orders.
- Forecasts levels of demand, keeps constant check on stock levels for both domestics and imports.
- Generates and expedites purchase orders on a timely basis as per the SLA and customer requirements.
- Negotiates pricing, rebates, incentives, and discount programs with suppliers.
- Ensures supplier decisions are consistent with department strategy and get Purchasing manager’s sign off.
- Reviews lab dips, strike-offs, bulk fabric and trim and communicates to suppliers within 24 hours of receipt.
- Tracks and manages W.I.P for import orders. Tracks and coordinates shipments through Customs and delivery through designated customs broker.
- Communicates back orders and stock out orders to sales support partners on a timely basis as per the SLA.
- Communicates as necessary/required to all appropriate stakeholders on any issue that impacts customer.
- Identifies and checks dead stock on a routine basis.
- Assists manager in resolving product related issues from customers.
- Assists with ad-hoc planning and analysis and special projects as assigned by manager.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and forward-thinking.
- Thorough understanding of the business operational processes and supply chain.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient with forecasting, scheduling, and planning tools. Infor ERP experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of production scheduling methodologies, multi-step process planning, and inventory prioritization.
- Ability to work collaboratively with business partners internally and external to the organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, phone, and email timely with the highest levels of customer service.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 5(+) five plus years’ experience as a Buyer (apparel development/textiles preferred).
- Experience with domestic and international suppliers preferred.
- Technical application daily with ERP and other systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
Please submit your resume to paige.tillson@threadsuniforms.com no later than Friday, July 13, 2024.
