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Purchasing Supervisor - Chicago, United States - CDW
Description
The Purchasing Supervisor oversees a team of buyers who are responsible for managing supply chain operations within certain product lines.
Driving supply chain optimization with our partners and focusing on working capital optimization are key success factors for this position.
This position is also responsible for leading, mentoring, training and developing members of the team.Key Areas of Responsibility
Manage daily inventory to days of supply goals set by management.
Manage inventory aging goals with the team to optimize working capital with each buyer.
Manage buy in goals to meet company objectives set by management.
Manage to purchasing drop ship metrics such as PO cycle times and vendor lead times.
Collaborate with category teams to understand the revenue and rebate goals, product road maps, and product offers which contribute to financial goals for the category.
Build and maintain successful relationships across departments, to drive efficiencies and better serve our customers.
Manage a team of coworkers, including performance management, coaching and development and annual appraisals.
Develop and motivate the team to achieve inventory, cost structure, and profitability goals.
Leverage data analytics to manage and report on inventory goals.
Identify future needs of supply chain and socialize needs to senior management team.
Work with assigned distributors to maintain lead times, fill rates and ETA accuracy.
Coach team members for professional and performance development.
Extended coverage hours possibly required at key times such as month/quarter ends.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent supply-chain management experience
5 years' experience in supply-chain management or related
Other Required Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels including Senior Leadership
History of successfully role modeling and mentoring others
Demonstrated experience balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to be flexible with the changing needs of the business
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Strong understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams, with the ability to creatively problem solve
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills
Successful history of building and maintaining internal and external partner relationships at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with Power BI or other data analytic tools
Prior experience managing a team of direct reports
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