Purchasing Manager Job at Woodgrain, Lawrenceville, GA

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  • Woodgrain
  • Lawrenceville, GA

Job Description

The Regional Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the inventory position for the region via managing replenishment, forecasting, inventory accuracy, and reporting of all purchasing metrics within the region. This position will optimize return on assets through vendor selection and negotiations, strong internal and external relationships, and standard inventory control practices. This position will satisfy the customer experience through meeting in-stock and service level requirements.

  1. Inventory Levels
  2. Turns and Margin
  3. Fill Rates
  4. Quality Control
  • Actively manage forecasts and safety stock levels to optimize return on assets.
  • Work closely with key decision makers in the region to support sales growth and profitability.
  • Ensure that all service levels are met. (Quality, On-Time Performance, etc.)
  • Maintains a professional and productive relationship with vendors to ensure all product opportunities are identified.
  • Manage new component setup/communications with sales and operations teams.
  • Support SAP implementation as regional Super User
  • Manage excess and obsolete component exit strategies.
  • Establish standardized ordering processes and procedures.
  • Manage inventory productivity through component turns.
  • Develop actionable reporting that will drive decision making.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a team of buyers to cover all regional needs.
  • Provides open feedback and mentorship to team members to encourage growth and greater responsibility.
  • Facilitate weekly inventory control meetings.
  • Inspire, coach, and lead the team to meet or exceed established KPIs.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Inventory Management, Business Administration, or Management
  • Four years of experience in millwork, logistics, and/or replenishment
  • Two years of experience in a Supply Chain organization with multiple locations
  • Two years of experience in a retail Industry
  • Three years of experience managing a team of direct reports
  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodology
  • Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred
  • Knowledge of the millwork industry.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers
  • Ability to make informed, logical decisions in a high-speed environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a drive for results.

Position requires the ability to think strategically and self-motivate. Person must be able to operate with deadlines and under stress. The work environment will be a mixture of the office environment and on-the-floor warehouse which will require the ability to navigate around logistical equipment within a warehouse setting. The position will require frequent travel (up to 25%) between sites, air and car.

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