Buyer/Planner

Job Details
Job Location
BOX Home Office - Elgin, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Description
This position is not remote; fully in office.
Job Summary:
The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in effectively managing working capital for BOX Partners. This role has key accountabilities for inventory management and hands-on purchasing day-to-day functions. Working with the Inventory Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for the successful integration of inventory best practices to support successful growing distribution operations and production activities. Buyer/Planner has the opportunity to apply inventory process expertise to meet the needs of both internal stakeholders while satisfying customer expectations. Effective process management and high-level analytical work will be key factors in sustained success in the role.
Working for BOX Partners provides a fast-paced, high-growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze inventory levels and work with warehouse and accounting staff on inventory administration.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Category Management to solve vendor issues, vendor changes, and potential product additions.
• Manage the purchase order life-cycle end-to-end process.
• Coordinates the flow of materials and products through the supply chain by communicating with other departments within an organization.
• Responsible for purchasing a variety of categories for multiple locations.
• Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels based on procurement metrics.
• Following up on late POs and updating our internal customers.
• Resolving backorders and general item maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel.
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply chain processes.
• Experience expediting priority orders and handling vendor and logistic challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Work History Requirements:
  • 3-5 years managing inventory through analytical statistics.
  • Distribution experience preferred.

• Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, with a concentration in supply chain, business, or finance preferred.
  • Or a related degree with 3-5 years of relevant industry and work experience

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
BOX Partners is an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.