Buyer/Inventory Analyst

In this position, you will be responsible for procuring material for resale and for managing the entire inventory at the Profit Centre. You will maintain all of the inventory controls in the computer system and update them as required. You will negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase to ensure optimal order fill rates and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Additional duties will include:

• Analyze product on hand and projected sales
• Create vendor purchase orders to maintain product mix, optimize material in the Profit Centre and satisfy projected sales
• Monitor vendor shipments and receipts to ensure material arrives within the prescribed parameters established; expedites customer orders when required
• Meets or exceeds the Profit Centre targets for fill rate and stale inventory
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies which may include physically locating the product
• Perform system product file maintenance for the Profit Centre and work with Product Management Group when required for updates and changes
• Negotiate vendor returns, special buys and local rebate programs
• Maintain market intelligence and report pricing level changes and market conditions that may impact inventory levels
• Proactively manage stale inventory, working to reduce affect on profitability.  This includes, but is not limited to, organizing returns, regularly providing sales/management with reports on items needed to clear, and arranging for clearance through various alternate channels

Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

What We Are Looking for From You:

 

• College and/or University degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of purchasing or inventory control experience.
• Able to analyze sales and inventory data, and understand market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Possess strong negotiation skills.
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with or knowledge of building materials.
• Experience working for a distribution business.
• Experience in Quickbase and Infor M3.

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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