Buyer

We are currently seeking a results-driven Buyer to help us effectively and efficiently maintain product inventory levels within WWG’s distribution centers through purchasing activities, forecasting, MRP planning, benchmarking and continuous improvement. As a buyer, you will manage inventory levels & budget as well as interface with leaders and contributors at all levels of the company, customers, and suppliers. This position will be onsite in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

• →Monitor inventory levels and sales trends to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• →Preparing & tracking purchase orders, acknowledgements and shipping notices
• →Collaborating and communicating with suppliers, teammates, and other departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and IT.
• →Creating reports and resolving purchase order discrepancies and product defects
• →Benchmarking and continuous improvement
• →Other duties as assigned

• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, inventory control, and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate Excel skills
• SAP or other ERP system experience
• 1+ years in purchasing in a high-volume distribution environment
• Experience with finished goods distribution
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with SAP is a plus  (Advanced ERP System knowledge)
• Advanced Excel skills
• EDI experience (not needed)
• Experience purchasing industrial, building, cabinet making and woodworking products for the residential and commercial construction industries.

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Competitive wages
• A variety of excellent health insurance choices
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Company matched 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer