Junior Buyer at Computing Inc. Woodstock, IL

Overview

Junior Buyer job at Other World Computing Inc.. Woodstock, IL.

Junior Buyer

Other World Computing, Inc. (OWC) is committed to innovation and delivering the finest computing solutions to businesses and creative professionals. Thousands of organizations and creative professionals, including Billie Eilish, iJustine, Atlantic Studios, Incite Studios, Electric Feel Studios, Fame Recording Studios, Sputnik Sound, and ELO, leverage OWC technology to run their production operation, take their studio on the road, and deliver the best experience possible.

OWC is searching for a Junior Buyer to help OWC will manage the purchasing life cycle, handle product life cycle management, and maintain accurate data. Key responsibilities include restocking warehouses, adjusting reorder points, and collaborating with internal teams. You’ll also resolve issues related to mis-shipments, damaged goods, and accounting discrepancies.

You will have the support, tools, and resources to grow your career at OWC in the coming years.

Are you ready to help organizations solve their hardest challenges through the power of OWC?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• You’ll oversee the entire purchasing process, starting from the initial RFQ (Request for Quotation) through to product delivery.

• Accurate data input and effective communication with suppliers are critical during this phase.

• As a key stakeholder, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the life cycle of products.

This includes:

• Creating new items in the inventory.

• Contacting suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price), and MAP (Minimum Advertised Price).

• Placing purchase orders (POs) to replenish stock.

• You’ll work with daily replenishment reports to restock multiple warehouses.

• This involves placing approximately 75-125 POs each week based on inventory needs.

• Regularly adjust reorder points based on historical sales data.

• Ensuring optimal stock levels is crucial for efficient operations.

• Maintain and manage inquiries related to procurement within the organization.

• Promptly address any issues or queries from internal stakeholders.

• Keep a close eye on inventory levels.

• Use reporting tools to identify potential impacts on various internal teams.

• Contribute findings and reports on inventory levels during the monthly MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) meetings.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management.

• Actively participate in maintaining and enhancing inventory forecasting systems.

• Accurate forecasting helps prevent stockouts and overstock situations.

• Ensure that the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system accurately reflects the status of current and discontinued products.

• Deactivate items as needed to maintain data integrity.

• Regularly attend meetings with both internal and external teams.

• Effective communication and collaboration are essential for successful inventory management.

• Work closely with the Product Development Team.

• Maintain healthy stock levels for new and replacement branded products.

• Assist with future forecasting based on market trends and demand.

• Address delays, out-of-stock situations, mis-shipments, damaged goods, and any other inventory-related issues.

• Collaborate with receiving and returns departments to resolve discrepancies.

What You Bring with You?

• Procurement Management

• Product Lifecycle Oversight

• Replenishment and Ordering

• Reorder Point Adjustment

• Service Desk Management

• Inventory Monitoring

• MRP Reporting

• Forecasting

• ERP Accuracy

• Team Collaboration

• Problem Resolution

Compensation Structure for the Position

The compensation package for this role includes a base salary starting at $50,000. The amount of compensation will be determined based on your experience, skills, and performance.

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