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Buyer - CustomCraft/Dakota Panel

Job#:394149

Department:Manufacturing

Category:Midwest Manufacturing

Salary:Competitive

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Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in the purchasing of all items within the plant’s area of responsibility and keeping Midwest Manufacturing’s pricing competitive

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Purchasing

+ New Product Lines

+ Research new lines and do all initial line interviews with prospective vendors

+ Choose lines that show purpose and promise.

+ Inventory Replenishment

+ Assist in inventory control by setting up all vendor programs you are responsible for, which will ensure maximum turn and in-stock position

+ Identify any vendors that do not meet Midwest Manufacturing shipping/performance standards and address those vendors

+ Vendors Performance

+ Make sure vendors ship the product ordered on time

+ Engage in consistent communication with Analysts and when necessary address vendors performance for both regular and sale orders

+ Ensure products meet our minimum quality standards

+ Line Review

+ Research existing lines to make sure the product mix maximizes sales, gross margin and return on investment, and meets or exceeds our competition selection

+ Merchandising and Marketing Product Lines

+ Assist in merchandising product lines in the stores

+ Assist Plant Manager in marketing product line through the Advertising department

+ Assist the Plant Manager in researching competitive pricing and timeliness of advertising items

+ Proof-read all printed advertising for copy accuracy, this includes in-store signing

+ Ensure the stock status and anticipated needs of merchandise to be advertised

+ Proper Reporting of Vendor Agreements

+ Prepare proper documentation of all vendor relationships

+ Make sure all terms, cost, freight, delivery, allowances, billing and disposition of returns are clearly established and approved by the General or Assistant General Plant Manager

+ Ensure all invoices are paid appropriately

+ Sales Gross Profit Margin

+ Assist the General and Assistant General Plant Manager in attaining the highest possible sales and gross margin in the competitive market

Skills/Requirements

Position Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or an equivalent amount of related experience

+ Minor in Finance or Accounting and related experience in retail a plus

+ Department Management or Associate Buyer experience is preferred but not required

+ Travel is required (including air travel)

+ Relocation to the Eau Claire, WI area is required