American Eagle Outfitters
Purchasing Specialist
American Eagle Outfitters, Ottawa, Kansas, United States, 66067
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide support to US DC's, Canada and Nodes in the form of purchasing, sourcing and projects.
Follow purchasing and receive procedures to ensure supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
Maintain best practices to ensure full compliance of AE financial policies and procedures and integrity of reported data.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Develop supply expense analysis and report results to Management.Ensure customer service and demonstrate AE core values in all internal and external interactions - Passion, Innovation, Teamwork, People, and Integrity.Prepare requisitions and purchase orders by verifying item specifications and vendor pricing while managing and maintaining production, maintenance, office and janitorial supplies.Help develop DC purchasing forecast and plan procurement to meet forecast budget and update strategy as needed to ensure inventory levels meet production and maintenance needs.Participate in Ariba procurement software as well as MVP inventory software to order and receive goods. Troubleshoot issues with software and follow through to ensure timely payment to vendors.Negotiate with vendors to satisfy Ottawa Campus' best interest and partner with peers in NMP and other DC purchasing teams to maximize efficiencies and streamline processes.Understand and allocate charges in accordance to AEO's financial reporting requirementsResearch and identify areas of improvement within DC processing. Work with supervisor to document and recommend corrective actions to be taken to address those shortcomings.Create work queries to provide Operations with system data as needed.Solve intermittent issues between vendors i.e. lost shipments, wrong parts and unpaid invoices.Responsible for purchasing spends monthly- including reconciling receipts and expenses according to AEO policiesMaintain excellent, positive relationships with our Business Partners, Vendors and within IT. Business partners include but not limited to the following: DC associates, DC Management, Transportation Department and Supply Chain.Other duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
CONTINUOUS
FREQUENT
OCCASIONAL
Standing/Walking/Sitting Forward reaching Lifting 1-50 lbs. 48" (chest height) Climbing steps and/or vertical ladder Carrying 1-35 lbs. up to 50 ft. Bilateral Hand Coordination Pushing 1-45 lbs. Pulling 1-20 lbs. Gripping 1-10 lbs. Overhead reaching
Continuous = 67% to 100% Frequent = 34% to 66% Occasional = 1% to 33%
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree preferredHigh degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications requiredStrong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to work with and influence peers and senior managementAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingPositive and forward thinking attitude3+ years of operational experience in a warehousing or retail industry setting preferredWorking knowledge of PC-based applications, host applications and database management preferred (PKMS, A/S400), is preferred.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
At Will Employment: This job description and acknowledgment do not imply employment for any specific period of time. The Company is an "at will" employer. This means that you can terminate your employment at any time and for any reason and the Company can also terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. The Company reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary.
About Us
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.
AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide support to US DC's, Canada and Nodes in the form of purchasing, sourcing and projects.
Follow purchasing and receive procedures to ensure supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
Maintain best practices to ensure full compliance of AE financial policies and procedures and integrity of reported data.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Develop supply expense analysis and report results to Management.Ensure customer service and demonstrate AE core values in all internal and external interactions - Passion, Innovation, Teamwork, People, and Integrity.Prepare requisitions and purchase orders by verifying item specifications and vendor pricing while managing and maintaining production, maintenance, office and janitorial supplies.Help develop DC purchasing forecast and plan procurement to meet forecast budget and update strategy as needed to ensure inventory levels meet production and maintenance needs.Participate in Ariba procurement software as well as MVP inventory software to order and receive goods. Troubleshoot issues with software and follow through to ensure timely payment to vendors.Negotiate with vendors to satisfy Ottawa Campus' best interest and partner with peers in NMP and other DC purchasing teams to maximize efficiencies and streamline processes.Understand and allocate charges in accordance to AEO's financial reporting requirementsResearch and identify areas of improvement within DC processing. Work with supervisor to document and recommend corrective actions to be taken to address those shortcomings.Create work queries to provide Operations with system data as needed.Solve intermittent issues between vendors i.e. lost shipments, wrong parts and unpaid invoices.Responsible for purchasing spends monthly- including reconciling receipts and expenses according to AEO policiesMaintain excellent, positive relationships with our Business Partners, Vendors and within IT. Business partners include but not limited to the following: DC associates, DC Management, Transportation Department and Supply Chain.Other duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
CONTINUOUS
FREQUENT
OCCASIONAL
Standing/Walking/Sitting Forward reaching Lifting 1-50 lbs. 48" (chest height) Climbing steps and/or vertical ladder Carrying 1-35 lbs. up to 50 ft. Bilateral Hand Coordination Pushing 1-45 lbs. Pulling 1-20 lbs. Gripping 1-10 lbs. Overhead reaching
Continuous = 67% to 100% Frequent = 34% to 66% Occasional = 1% to 33%
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree preferredHigh degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications requiredStrong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to work with and influence peers and senior managementAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingPositive and forward thinking attitude3+ years of operational experience in a warehousing or retail industry setting preferredWorking knowledge of PC-based applications, host applications and database management preferred (PKMS, A/S400), is preferred.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
At Will Employment: This job description and acknowledgment do not imply employment for any specific period of time. The Company is an "at will" employer. This means that you can terminate your employment at any time and for any reason and the Company can also terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. The Company reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary.
About Us
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.
AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.