Purchasing Manager Lawrenceville, GA

Overview

Purchasing Manager job renceville, GA.

• 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.
• Manage new component setup/communications with sales and operations teams.
• Support SAP implementation as regional 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Inventory Management, Business Administration, or Management
• 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
• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred
• 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.

Position requires the ability to think strategically and self-motivate. Person must be able to operate with deadlines and under stress. The work environment will be a mixture of the office environment and on-the-floor warehouse which will require the ability to navigate around logistical equipment within a warehouse setting. The position will require frequent travel (up to 25%) between sites, air and car.