Job Description
Description
Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.
As a Buyer II you will manage program details, the integrity of the programs and the termination of the programs if necessary. This position works closely with sales, customer service, logistics and our corporate inventory management and leadership teams to drive buy side profitability enhancement and sales growth opportunities. Will be working closely with vendors to ensure our purchase orders are processed timely and delivered as expected as well as invoice resolution. Activities will include regional sourcing, supplier selection, strategic supplier management, total cost of ownership evaluation, cost reduction, discount and rebate program development and terms & conditions. Will manage and achieve specific financial goals as they relate to the overall needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
Manage the replenishment of assigned products within a collection of preferred suppliers to maximize performance of inventory following established policies and procedures.
Manage between 300 or more products or on hand inventory value of 3 million dollars or more.
Analyze inventory needs and process purchase orders accordingly for general and customer dedicated stock.
Interact with selected suppliers; support the cost negotiation and manage the integrity of data and cost.
Actively seeks cost savings opportunities. To meet team's cost savings goal.
Maintain item cost, resolve invoice discrepancies, and collect supplier credits as warranted.
Analyzes inventory performance to meet the working capital KPIs for the company.
Manage AP SMART sheet report to resolve any discrepancies.
Utilizes systems and reports to manage the overall performance of the inventory.
Act as the product subject matter expert for your assigned products.
Reviews requests for new items to be added to product offering and ensures supplier selection is appropriate and profitability metrics are met based on guidelines.
Negotiate and implement potential cost changes based on current market trends.
Handles moderately complex issues, including the managing of significant supplier issues, inquiries regarding stocking levels and strategy. And any supplier quality issues.
Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter.
Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
The targeted base for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.
Requirements
BA/BS Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience.
3+ years inventory, purchasing or sourcing experience, corrugated experience is strongly preferred.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPI goals.
A strong work ethic and a commitment to exceed financial and professional goals.
Thorough understanding of supply chain and supplier manufacturing processes.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office solutions including Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Smartsheet.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally with interpersonal skills.
Solid grasp of how a product or product line is managed against competition and strategies around maintaining a competitive advantage.
Self-directed and ability to manage area of responsibility with limited oversight.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and under pressure
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)- Together, We Own It!
Shorr Employee Benefits
Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
401K plan plus matching
Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Sick and Floating Holidays along with company holidays
Team based Employee Owner company culture
Team based Employee Owner company culture
Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.
Shorr Packaging Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is the policy of the Shorr Packaging Corporate to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
