Supply Chain Specialist II

Summary of PositionResponsible for the purchasing of materials and supplies from assigned vendors in the most cost effective and timely way. Responsible for inventory performance including inventory turn GMROI inventory levels and service/in-stock areas of accountabilityEvaluate and execute the purchase of inventory from suppliers/vendors in a timely fashion to support in-stock targets while maximizing turns and minimizing aged daily and weekly reporting to assist in prioritization of good working relationships with all assigned vendors and internal cross functional solves as needed to resolve issues with receiving PO overages and shortages vendor out of stocks projected out of stocks and customer backorders. Negotiate with suppliers when needed to confirm lower costs for different to take the lead role on special projects that arise due to changes needed in business process or is an essential function of this position and we rely on all our associates to be at work during their scheduled perform other duties as assigned such as picking up additional duties when requestedrequirements for positionCollege degree in Business Administration or related field desired5 years purchasing experience including experience with a computerized forecasting and purchase order system preferably in a retail and/or distribution of strong negotiation skills in dealing assertively and with a sense of urgency with suppliers Excellent communication/organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and work effectively with the pressure of time constraints and analytical skillsMust be aware of product sourcing favorable pricing and new product with Microsoft Office productsMust be a local candidate as this will be an in-office or Hybrid role