BUYER/PLANNER

## Description

This position is not remote; fully in office.

**Job Summary:**

The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in effectively managing working capital for BOX Partners. This role has key accountabilities for inventory management and hands-on purchasing day-to-day functions. Working with the Inventory Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for the successful integration of inventory best practices to support successful growing distribution operations and production activities. Buyer/Planner has the opportunity to apply inventory process expertise to meet the needs of both internal stakeholders while satisfying customer expectations. Effective process management and high-level analytical work will be key factors in sustained success in the role.

Working for BOX Partners provides a fast-paced, high-growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.

**Duties/Responsibilities:**

• Review and analyze inventory levels and work with warehouse and accounting staff on inventory administration.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and distribution management.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Category Management to solve vendor issues, vendor changes, and potential product additions.
• Manage the purchase order life-cycle end-to-end process.
• Coordinates the flow of materials and products through the supply chain by communicating with other departments within an organization.
• Responsible for purchasing a variety of categories for multiple locations.
• Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels based on procurement metrics.
• Following up on late POs and updating our internal customers.
• Resolving backorders and general item maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Other duties**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

## Qualifications

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel.
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply chain processes.
• Experience expediting priority orders and handling vendor and logistic challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively in a team environment.

**Education and Experience:**

• Work History Requirements:
• 3-5 years managing inventory through analytical statistics.
• Distribution experience preferred.
• Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in supply chain, business, or finance preferred.
• Or a related degree with 3-5 years of relevant industry and work experience

**Physical Requirements:**

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

BOX Partners is an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.

Annual pay is commensurate to relevant experience: $75,000 - $100,000. This position is bonus eligible based on company performance.

**Benefits**

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off