Purchasing Analyst
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Job Location:
Malden, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
We have a passion for flavor! Reily Foods Company provides iconic foods and beverages that have created meals and memories for over 120 years! Found in retail outlets across the country our premier branded products include New England Coffee Luzianne Iced Tea Blue Plate Mayonnaise Swans Down Cake Flour and Carroll Shelby Chili to name a few. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Analyst at our New England Coffee Offices in Malden MA.
This position is responsible for planning and purchasing for various turn-key inventory items from multiple suppliers. Position will analyze on-hand inventory sales history and forecast demand place orders with suppliers monitor and expedite product when required and manage supplier customer service relationships. Works closely with Supply Chain leadership to understand inventory targets and ordering cadence.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages product life cycle for seasonal & product of the month items
- Works with suppliers to control inventories and ensure the timely flow of items
- Monitors and reports key performance metrics including purchase price variance inventory shortages and supplier performance
- Interacts with Sales Finance Marketing and Operations teams to manage inventory position and load scheduling
- Understands basic principles of supplier lead time inventory days on hand demand variability and forecasting and minimum order quantities for best price
- Reviews current work practices and looks for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process
- Develops a thorough working knowledge of assigned items and associated supplier base as well as working knowledge of required MRP / ERP system
- Analyzes item level sales history and forecast to inform purchasing decisions
- Creates purchase orders in ERP system and communicates to suppliers
- Interacts with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast ordering and expediting of material.
- Participates and practices BRC rules and regulations.
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related business field
- 2 years of experience with forecasting replenishment and purchasing preferred
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within the organization to obtain discuss and analyze information and process
Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills
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