The HT Group is partnering with a well know automotive performance part manufacturer and supplier who is seeking a full time Buyer/Planner to join their Sourcing and Purchasing team! The ideal candidate is extremely analytical, has worked with vendors overseas, can build demand plans to execute a buy strategy, and can get in the weeds with SKU level buying. This is an awesome opportunity to work for a fast-growing company that provides room for advancement and career growth.
**Management experience is a must**
Compensation: 95-110k+ DOE (bonus eligibility + great benefits) Location: Wadsworth Ohio (on-site) Relocation assistance offered
Responsibilities:
Buy and source raw materials domestically and internationally for in house product development
Strategically buy and source products to maintain inventory levels and increase margin dollars
Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs)
Review inventory levels to understand overages, working with vendors on inventory exit strategies
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors; plan and meet regularly with top vendors
Develop strategic plans with vendors to grow categories
Forecast demand to place buys based on seasonality and trend
Utilize Excel to build demand plans to execute a buy strategy
Manage, train, and develop sourcing/purchasing team members
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in a buying/demand planning or similar role
Must have direct management/supervisory experience
Ability to build a demand plan in Excel without demand planning tool or ERP
Experience working with vendors to navigate cancellations, switches, mark downs, etc.
Extensive knowledge of demand forecasting and SKU level buying
Knowledge of the automotive performance industry highly preferred
Must be highly proficient in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-look Ups, conditional formatting, large data sets)
Strong understanding of inventory management, vendor relationships, buying processes, and inventory forecasting
Highly motivated self starter with strong leadership skills
Ability to identify process improvement and recommend changes
Must have experience working with vendors overseas and navigating tarrifs
