Purchasing Manager, Retail Door Shops - Newington, CT at Woodgrain in Newington, CT, USA, 06111<br/>

Job description

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• The Purchasing Manager, Retail Door Shops is responsible for overseeing the inventory position for the Retail Door Shop locations via managing replenishment, forecasting, inventory accuracy, and reporting of all purchasing metrics within the region. This position will optimize return on assets through vendor selection and negotiations, strong internal and external relationships, and standard inventory control practices. This position will satisfy the customer experience through meeting in-stock and service level requirements.

Responsibilities

• Turns and Margin
• Fill Rates
• Quality Control
• Actively manage forecasts and safety stock levels to optimize return on assets.
• Work closely with key decision makers in the region to support sales growth and profitability.
• Ensure that all service levels are met. (Quality, On-Time Performance, etc.)
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with vendors to ensure all product opportunities are identified.
• Assist with ongoing project management, acting as the key liaison between all departments.
• Manage new component setup/communications with sales and operations teams.
• Support SAP implementation as a Super User
• Manage excess and obsolete component exit strategies.
• Establish standardized ordering processes and procedures.
• Manage inventory productivity through component turns.
• Develop actionable reporting that will drive decision making.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of buyers to cover all regional needs.
• Provides open feedback and mentorship to team members to encourage growth and greater responsibility.
• Facilitate weekly inventory control meetings.
• Inspire, coach, and lead the team to meet or exceed established KPIs.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in millwork, logistics, and/or replenishment
• Two years of experience in a Supply Chain organization with multiple locations
• Two years of experience in a retail Industry
• Three years of experience managing a team of direct reports
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodology
• Knowledge of the millwork industry.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers
• Ability to make informed, logical decisions in a high-speed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a drive for results.

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of the millwork industry

Preferred

• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)