Regional Buyer Job at Harrington Industrial Plastics
Harrington is the leading distributor of industrial plastic piping, serving all industries with corrosive and high-purity applications for over 55 years. With over 50 locations, Harrington is a trusted leader in offering versatile products to meet the needs of a multitude of industrial and high purity applications. Harrington's focus on industry requirements, specifications, and high-quality craftsmanship are what makes us outstanding in this industry. These things, in addition to our dedicated, technically-oriented sales force, and serviceability in virtually every major market in the United States have all contributed to our success.
Here at Harrington we realize that our greatest asset is our amazing team members, which is why we are dedicated to offering endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Harrington promotes strongly from within: we offer training, development & advancement potential to high performing team members. If you are looking to work for an awesome company that offers a career path and not just a job, then come join our winning team!
Position Summary:
- Drive outstanding service to internal and external customers by ensuring Distribution Center inventory is always stocked at sufficient levels.
- Order materials to replenish existing warehouse stock of assigned product lines by reviewing computer reports showing materials that have been shipped, inventory levels on-hand and established minimum and maximum levels set in the system.
- Review on-hand inventories within serviced branches and across the company and initiate product transfers under the direction of the line manager.
- Maintain close communication with serviced branches regarding order status, expediting, and changes to replenishment paths.
- Monitor purchase orders to be sure that materials are delivered on time; expedite orders as needed to minimum backorders by calling suppliers to verify delivery dates and discuss delivery problems.
- Run and review inventory and sales analysis reports to determine the proper minimum and maximum stock levels for assigned product lines to ensure an adequate supply of materials are on hand to meet expected sales activities; communicate min/max issues to Inventory Planner for resolution.
- Review and analyze freight cost reports for variances from established company practices and identify cost savings opportunities.
- Review and monitor all materials that are returned from customers; prepare reports on dead stock items and coordinate efforts to return these items with supplier representatives and with corporate purchasing personnel.
- Manage invoice approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies (cost/quantity) with suppliers/customers and implement appropriate root cause corrections.
Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. One to two years of industry specific buying and supply chain experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Focuses on the needs of customers, supplies and/or employees as key drivers of success
- Seeks entrepreneurial opportunities to drive sales and/or reduce costs by weighing benefits and risks
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** Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening/physical and background investigation **
Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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