Onboarding Purchasing Lead

COMPANY
L&R Distributors is the 6th largest distributor and purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Onboard Purchasing Lead serves as a leader within the Category Development team and will focus on executing all onboard purchasing activities. The Onboard Purchasing Lead will be accountable for achieving/exceeding KPIs. The Onboard Purchasing Lead will collaborate cross-functionally to successfully execute while managing inventory and purchasing requirements. The Onboard Purchasing Lead will report to the Director of Onboard Purchasing.
SALARY: Up to 60,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the distribution purchasing project management while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including identifying requirements, placing POs, tracking POs and generating and releasing sales orders
• Provide project status and risks to cross-functional teams to ensure successful onboarding
• Execute and manage POG line listings within prelude in collaboration with CDM team
• Execute EOM cost change for Sales Execution team to execute with customers
• Support continuous improvement focused on onboard purchasing functions while working with cross-functional team
• Develop working relationships with cross-functional teams and supporting departments, that influence successful onboarding execution

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree 4-6 years of business experience in consumer sales.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills – abilities to identify issues and opportunities a must
• Comfort in managing multiple projects, working with various cross functional groups, often at the same time
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills in particular with Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive, can-do attitude
• Curiosity and vigor to learn, grow and challenge the status quo
• Passion for exceeding customer expectations

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