Current Opening
Senior Buyer
Atlanta, Georgia
$90,000.00 – $95,000.00
Full-Time Regular
5
Role Overview:
We are seeking a driven and strategic Inventory & Supply Chain Leader to oversee inventory performance, purchasing strategy, and team development within a fast-paced fasteners environment. This individual will play a key role in optimizing inventory, improving forecasting accuracy, and partnering cross-functionally to support overall business growth and profitability.
We are seeking a driven and strategic Inventory & Supply Chain Leader to oversee inventory performance, purchasing strategy, and team development within a fast-paced fasteners environment. This individual will play a key role in optimizing inventory, improving forecasting accuracy, and partnering cross-functionally to support overall business growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory & Financial Performance
- Optimize inventory levels to support sales while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
- Improve forecasting accuracy across key SKUs to drive effective purchasing decisions
- Manage working capital through inventory turns and days of supply (DOS) targets
- Contribute to gross margin through strategic product mix and pricing alignment
Cross-Functional Strategy
- Act as the primary inventory partner to branch locations, aligning on local demand and sales trends
- Lead SKU rationalization efforts, introducing high-performing products while phasing out underperforming items
- Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance meets expectations for lead times, quality, and cost
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop a team of buyers, ensuring KPIs related to replenishment, accuracy, and delivery are consistently met
- Mentor team members to strengthen analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and inventory best practices
- Drive process improvements across replenishment workflows using ERP/MRP systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related technical field
- 5+ years of supply chain experience with a strong background in purchasing and logistics
- Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, replenishment, and MRP systems
- Advanced computer and data analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and a process-driven mindset
Contact Cassie Fosher at 603.323.0957 or Cassie@SnapDragonAssociates.com