Buyer/Planner

As our Planner/Buyer, you'll be an integral part of the team managing and leading our forecasting needs for pipes, valves and fittings (PVF). You'll be able to flex your expertise and analysis focusing on cost management, inventory parameter development and maintenance, replenishment transactions and inventory performance. This position will be on-site at our Madison, WI branch.

What You Will Do

Analyze market trends, demand patterns, and customer preferences to make informed purchasing decisions. Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize inventory levels while minimizing costs and lead times.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Grow competencies in negotiation, supplier evaluation, forecasting, and inventory planning. Ability to read, speak, understand, and write English. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.

Requirements

• Three years of Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) experience preferred.
• Plumbing and heating product knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and write English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.