Import Purchasing Manager
On-siteMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Lead import purchasing and inventory planning functions to ensure effective procurement, forecasting, allocation, and distribution of imported products across the company's network. Supervise Import Buyers, establish performance expectations, and coach on purchasing activities while managing inventory strategies that support service level objectives. Develop vendor forecasts using sales trends and market intelligence, review forecast accuracy, and adjust purchasing plans as business conditions change. Monitor excess and slow-moving inventory, create transfer forecasts for Mixing Centers and hub branches, and maintain strong relationships with import vendors to support supply continuity. Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to align inventory strategies and drive continuous improvement in import purchasing processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
- 5+ years of purchasing, inventory planning, supply chain, or procurement experience
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience working with imported products, forecasting, and inventory management in a distribution environment preferred
- Experience managing vendor relationships and purchasing activities
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