Buyer / Purchasing Manager
Company: Waterlogic USA
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEW: Waterlogic is a global
designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of
drinking water systems, offering a cost-effective, environmentally
friendly alternative to traditional bottled water, utilizing the
most advanced water purification technology available. Founded in
1992, Waterlogic is the leading bottleless water cooler service
provider in the nation with over 40 sales and service locations
throughout North America.POSITION SUMMARY: Waterlogic Americas is
currently seeking a Buyer/Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager who will
be responsible for demand, supply, and inventory planning. This
will be done in close collaboration with key stakeholders in Sales,
Service, Supply Chain and Finance.This person will play a critical
role in analyzing the Supply Chain and developing and executing our
demand plan and supply plan to create operating leverage across the
business. This person also is responsible for development and
maintenance of the analytical tools that allow us to optimize the
logistics of product movement and storage. The Manager will also be
involved in reporting, budgeting, variance investigation, and other
ad hoc analyses.RESPONSIBILITIES:Demand planning
- Demand Aggregation of common items across all corporate
products.
- Forecast Modeling – applying the correct and appropriate models
to the various items and sales channels.
- Work directly with sales to obtain forecasts
- Improve DRP modeling tool to address current business
needsSupply planning and execution
- Inventory Management – Ensure supplier shipments align with
inventory turns goals.
- Supplier Capacity Management – Insure short-term and long-term
sustainability of suppliers through growth and downturns in
demand.
- Supplier production prioritization as necessary
- Product (PLM) transition management of inventory at
suppliers.
- Provide buyer support and analysis of re-directing orders as
required.
- Focus on improving turns and OTIF through balancing of demand
and supplier MOQ's.
- Support and actively engage in initiatives to promote better
inventory optimization, such as Supplier portals and VMI
initiatives
- Freight optimizationReporting and analysis
- Improving weekly and monthly statistical reports and
analyses
- Inventory, On Time delivery, other critical KPI'sProduct
retirement strategies
- Work in concert with product management, sales, supply chain to
optimize End of Life programsBudgeting
- Inventory, rental capex, freight on yearly basis with quarterly
updates to forecastQUALIFICATIONS:
- Three or more years' experience as a demand and/or supply
planner
- Strong experience with utilization of DRP/MRP systems
- Prove experience developing custom replenishment and forecast
models
- Proven expertise with Excel
- Bachelor's degree (Math, science, engineering or technically
related field preferred)
- CPIM preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skillsWE OFFER:
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short- and long-term, supplemental, and company-paid life
insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts on products and servicesWaterlogic is an
equal employment opportunity employer. Waterlogic does not
discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical
disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected
by applicable law. Waterlogic also prohibits harassment of
applicants or employees based on any of these protected
categories.
Keywords: Waterlogic USA, Grapevine , Buyer / Purchasing Manager, Executive , Grapevine, Texas
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