- Location
- United States, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
As a Category Buyer at Crescent Electric Supply, you are responsible for maintenance and procurement activities within their assigned categories of products. This will involve a balanced emphasis on increasing service levels to customers while achieving targets related to turnover of inventory in multiple locations. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and enhance relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
Primary Duties:
Maintain a strong knowledge of supplier markets and build strong relationships with various disposition channels available to CESCO.
Collaborate with local management team to review appropriate inventory targets by category/item.
Achieve established on-time service goals through effective management of inventory policies, practices, and supplier management.
Understand and apply knowledge of inventory flow to support efficient business operations and decision-making.
Assist with proactive notification of issues related to delays, quality, or discrepancies.
Continuously measure key performance metrics to achieve scorecard objectives aimed at return on invested capital, service and balancing inventory investments, and service goals.
Evaluate system-generated purchasing recommendations for assigned lines and ensure the timely execution of stock and replenishment purchase orders to eliminate stock outs.
Make data-driven sourcing decisions between vendor purchases and interbranch transfers by evaluating inventory availability, demand, landed cost, freight expense, and order processing costs.
Process procurement requests in a timely manner.
Work closely and effectively with the Category Managers and Field Initiative Managers to improve the relationship with all core suppliers as defined by the approved supplier list. Deploy the strategic plans with all core suppliers.
Keep informed of current market conditions through communication with vendors, and relay relevant information to management.
Work with Inventory Planning team and vendors to determine product assortment and provide input on stocking levels.
Support new product stocking requests after approval by Inventory Planning through investment requests.
Actively work with the Asset Recovery Team on the return or disposal of obsolete, overstocked, and non-productive inventory after reviewing suggested return and transfer reporting.'
Skills:
Ability to work quickly and accurately under time constraints and against deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be a self-starter and detail oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis. Pivot tables and advanced formulas preferred.
Proficiency in extracting and analyzing data in B.I. tools, Phocas preferred.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Practical ERP experience, Eclipse is a plus.
Physical Demands:
Occasionally standing and walking. Most of the time sitting, use of hands/fingers, talking/hearing. Often reaching with hands/arms.
While performing this job, must have the ability to travel to company locations up to 20% of the time, with overnight stays.
May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
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Total Rewards and Benefits
Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:
- Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
- Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Company-paid holidays.
- Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
- Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.
Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.
Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.
Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]
