Bedrosians
Purchasing Coordinator
Bedrosians, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Brief Summary
As the Purchasing Coordinator, you work will with leadership to develop the procurement and purchasing business strategy for the company. You are responsible for developing and executing the procurement processes and procedures to maintain appropriate stocking levels. Partnering with ownership and the CFO to ensure buying is within the Open to Buy and product category budgets. You ensure accurate inventory and stocking levels.
Essential Functions:Implement excellent process discipline and technology systems to produce efficiencyTrack progress of inventory level targets and adjust plans as neededDevelop organizational capacity through improved programs, policies, and systemCollaborate with leadership to develop procurement strategy for purchasingMaintain Open to Buy, reviewing on a weekly and monthly level with Finance to perfect the model. Ensure plans align with company-wide goals and regularly manage reconciliationOptimize allocation strategy across all stores and distribution locations.Create analytics to evaluate appropriate stocking levels per product collectionForecast purchasing needs and complete demand planning (in keeping with ownership expectations)Verify validity of PM-created regional MSRP pricing plans by studying competitor pricing and trends in various markets. Bring suggestions for mark-up based on product type to increase buying powerDevelop and manage a comprehensive product discontinuation processWork with Product Managers to support all key product launches.Receive markdowns from ownership for: Distribution to purchasing agents for POS updates and Transfer targets to optimize inventory across all channelsEnsure issues with products, pricing, and ordering, are addressed with vendorsAggressively negotiate and pursue cost savings opportunities with suppliers and manufacturersDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure EDI vendor complianceDeliver regular business reports that offer fact-based summaries of previous performance and profitability that will facilitate decision-making. Evaluate and analyze sales performance of all product categoriesDeliver weekly reports (e.g., backorders, low stocks) for branches and Outside Sales RepsOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Experience:
2+ years of Purchasing/ProcurementAdvanced knowledge of Excel and Power BIExcellent communication and strong collaboration skillsBachelor's degree, preferably in related fieldExtreme attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to make sound, independent judgmentsCapacity and desire to expand knowledge of software capabilitiesTake initiative to plan, organize, and complete assignments independentlyInitiate, maintain, and complete both short term and long-term projects simultaneouslyAble to work independently and work effectively as a member of a teamAble to handle regular interruptions to serve the needs of others while maintaining focus on multiple priorities and short and long term deadlinesAble to finish projects both quickly and accuratelyAble to proactively seek out ways to improve upon existing methodologiesEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, maintaining a warm and professional manner with a positive employee relations and customer service mindset
Bedrosians is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job posting does not constitute an offer of employment and is not an employment contract. To be considered for this position please submit your application through our Careers page:
As the Purchasing Coordinator, you work will with leadership to develop the procurement and purchasing business strategy for the company. You are responsible for developing and executing the procurement processes and procedures to maintain appropriate stocking levels. Partnering with ownership and the CFO to ensure buying is within the Open to Buy and product category budgets. You ensure accurate inventory and stocking levels.
Essential Functions:Implement excellent process discipline and technology systems to produce efficiencyTrack progress of inventory level targets and adjust plans as neededDevelop organizational capacity through improved programs, policies, and systemCollaborate with leadership to develop procurement strategy for purchasingMaintain Open to Buy, reviewing on a weekly and monthly level with Finance to perfect the model. Ensure plans align with company-wide goals and regularly manage reconciliationOptimize allocation strategy across all stores and distribution locations.Create analytics to evaluate appropriate stocking levels per product collectionForecast purchasing needs and complete demand planning (in keeping with ownership expectations)Verify validity of PM-created regional MSRP pricing plans by studying competitor pricing and trends in various markets. Bring suggestions for mark-up based on product type to increase buying powerDevelop and manage a comprehensive product discontinuation processWork with Product Managers to support all key product launches.Receive markdowns from ownership for: Distribution to purchasing agents for POS updates and Transfer targets to optimize inventory across all channelsEnsure issues with products, pricing, and ordering, are addressed with vendorsAggressively negotiate and pursue cost savings opportunities with suppliers and manufacturersDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure EDI vendor complianceDeliver regular business reports that offer fact-based summaries of previous performance and profitability that will facilitate decision-making. Evaluate and analyze sales performance of all product categoriesDeliver weekly reports (e.g., backorders, low stocks) for branches and Outside Sales RepsOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Experience:
2+ years of Purchasing/ProcurementAdvanced knowledge of Excel and Power BIExcellent communication and strong collaboration skillsBachelor's degree, preferably in related fieldExtreme attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to make sound, independent judgmentsCapacity and desire to expand knowledge of software capabilitiesTake initiative to plan, organize, and complete assignments independentlyInitiate, maintain, and complete both short term and long-term projects simultaneouslyAble to work independently and work effectively as a member of a teamAble to handle regular interruptions to serve the needs of others while maintaining focus on multiple priorities and short and long term deadlinesAble to finish projects both quickly and accuratelyAble to proactively seek out ways to improve upon existing methodologiesEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, maintaining a warm and professional manner with a positive employee relations and customer service mindset
Bedrosians is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job posting does not constitute an offer of employment and is not an employment contract. To be considered for this position please submit your application through our Careers page: