Senior Inventory Planning & Replenishment Analyst - Houston, TX

Beacon Roofing Supply

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job purposeIn this role, you will work with the Texas Supply Chain team to maintain the Residential product lines. Primary function evolves around commodity products focusing on the lumber industry with a responsibility for negotiating, purchasing and coordination with Texas branch locations and vendors. This role will assist the sales team in managing and update pricing monthly. The Buyer will work with their suppliers to procure goods and/or services and will be responsible for the requirements planning to material receipt process.Duties and responsibilities
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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
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