Senior Inventory Planning & Replenishment Analyst - Houston, TX
Beacon Roofing Supply
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage order quantities to optimize ordering cost, inventory turns, and volume discounts (overall ROI)
- Source/negotiate new and/or improved commodity product mix: purchase of assigned products / categories
- Source non typical items by branch request
- Maintain stock status, analyze inventory, purchase quantities, and forecast verse sales trends.
- Utilization of demand planning.
- Manage/maintain commodity pricing with sales department on a monthly basis
- Establish and maintain builder relationships in new construction market
- Manage vendor relationships, database, and files: ensure suppliers maintain quality, acceptable service / deliveries, monitor returns and address pricing issues.
- Research markets and industry trends to find business opportunities
- Establish cost savings within the product mix: identify excess inventory and assist with disposition
- Communicate the authorized vendor(s) to the field staff
- Analyze market trends and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and schedule replenishment orders accordingly
- Receive and validate incoming requisitions
- Prepare & place purchase orders
- Prevent & reduce excess & obsolete inventory
- Answer supplier and customer inquiries
- Process data entry requests and conduct system inquiries
- Follow up with suppliers on open order status
- Enter supplier response details in system/Excel Reports
- Adhere to company’s procurement policies and procedures
- Conduct audit and quality checks
- Respond promptly to internal inquiries
- Address and resolve any Invoice to Purchase Order variances
- Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related degree preferred
- Purchasing Experience preferred of 3-5 years associated in the lumber industry.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required
- Strong skills in the areas of negotiation, interpersonal skills, and problem resolution
- Demonstrated ability to perform and adapt in a changing environment
- Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter
- Ability to be effective in a highly matrixed environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with and influence multiple levels in the organization
- Proficient skill with Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Professional written and verbal communication skills