Sr. Buyer

Compensation Range $70000-$85000

Responsible for procuring goods managing material costs and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses.  Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods.  Act as a SAP master to streamline the procurement process for proper and efficient operations. Provide procurement-related reports and analyses to the department manager.

Principle Responsibilities

Purchasing Management

• Analyzes sales history demand and forecast to procure merchandise in a timely fashion
• Monitor & control Inventory level to reflect its seasonality
• Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price quality service and delivery
• Resolve operational issues with cross-functional teams such as Sales Customer Service Accounting IT Warehouse Operation Import Doc. Customs Brokers
• Analyzes the SAP MRP to current levels of inventory safety stock and future requirements to reflect product seasonality
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• Determine tariff classification and applicability of other government agency regulations of imported goods.
• Experience in HTS code classification and PGA compliance requirements; perform basic US import entry audits.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet demand while minimizing excess.
• Place orders for inventory replenishments based on forecasts and inventory analysis.
• Oversee the receiving process for new shipments ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and inspecting for quality.
• Update inventory management systems with accurate data on stock levels movements and discrepancies; generate reports for analysis.
• Work closely with other departments to align inventory levels with business needs.
• Analyze inventory metrics (such as turnover rates and shrinkage) to optimize inventory management processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate prices and terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving inventory management processes and systems.
• Ensure that all inventory practices comply with health and safety regulations.

Imports Compliance

• Determine tariff classification and PGA (FDA Aphis EPA etc.) applicability.
• Review Accuracy of Customs Entry Filing.
• Conduct customs entry audits for accuracy.
• Work with Import Compliance Manager to address audit results and corrections.
• Ensure Integrity of Import Data. Maintain tariff classification and duty rates in SAP/SKU repository.
• Strategic Support - Works directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation or information required for customs clearance. Respond to inquiries from customs broker impacting imports.

Qualifications :

Competencies

• Master MRP system to ensure cost inventory and delivery objectives are met
• Exercises independent decision-making accountability and initiative
• Capable of managing the procurement for assigned product categories including demand planning inventory control and material cost management
• Proactive attitude and self-motivated
• Capable of detecting problems and proposing feasible solutions to resolve issues encountered under minimum supervision
• Works with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price production schedule product quality and shipment/delivery schedule
• Delivers on commitments strong follow-up skills and shows consistency between words and actions
• Assists other buyers with special projects as required
• Ability to resolve duty discrepancies and address basic import operation challenges.
• Strong knowledge of Trade Remedy and Customs Regulations.
• Strong tariff classification skills required and experienced in classifying a broad range of commodities.
• Strong understanding of how tariff stacking works and is reported on customs entries.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 4-6 years of global sourcing experience
• Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) a plus
• Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel Outlook etc.)

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time