Replenishment Buyer

Primarily responsible for inventory management within the KINEXO warehouse network locations and oversight of the required communication with supplier base for replenishment purposes.  Interacts internally with Customer Service Representatives and National Account Managers to provide 100% inventory fulfillment for outbound order shipments to customer base.

Position Responsibilities:

• Purchase and manage inventory levels for KINEXO warehouse network locations
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely receiving to provide real time data for customer review
• Manage inbound logistics of product movement from suppliers to warehouse network locations
• Review, interpret and facilitate action based on myriad of daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Assist in resolving issues with deliveries on both the inbound and outbound deliveries
• Interact with others as required to solve any issues related to the business.  This could include warehouse personnel, accounting personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and management
• Work with Customer Service and National Account Managers to allocate inventory as needed
• Possess a high degree of persistence to effectively deal with suppliers
• Research, negotiate and manage multiple vendor consolidations of inbound Purchase Orders to maximize inventory replenishment turns
• Interact with Logistics to facilitate and support timing of Purchase Orders for closed loop transportation circuits
• Manage cross dock and inter-branch transfer Purchase Orders
• Manage import product Purchase Orders

Essential Skill and Experience:

• Working knowledge of principle food service disciplines including purchasing, customer service, accounting, warehousing and transportation
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment internally, with warehouses and supplier base
• Personable with outstanding written/ verbal communication skills and proficient math/analytical skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through persistent negotiations, appropriate allocation of resources, strong communication skills and good judgment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
• A Bachelor’s degree (BS, BA) preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related area