Buyer /Planner - St Paul, United States - growroseville

Description

Full-Time Buyer /Planner at Oxygen Service Company Available Openings: 1 Posted Date: May 10, 2021 Industry: Retail Pay Type: Salary Compensation: Negotiable Education Preferred: Yes Education Level: Bachelor's Degree E-Verify: Yes Criminal Background: Case-by-Case Review Oxygen Service Company is an industrial distribution company that has been providing solutions for our customers gas, welding and automation needs since 1959. We are based in Minnesota with five locations that serve businesses within MN, WI, ND, SD, and IA. With our growth over the years, we continue to uphold that small family feel that our founders instilled years ago. With being 100% Employee Owned since 1993, we have a unique culture that creates accountability and fosters engagement amongst our employees. All of us share consistent values of honesty and integrity that are exhibited through the companys core values. Join our team to be a part of an employee owned company and an organization that is focused on serving its customers and employee owners

Position: Buyer/Planner

The Buyer/Planner is primarily responsible for procuring goods and services, specifically for welding and industrial use, to meet the Companys operational requirements.

They will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Department: Purchasing Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm Job Status: Exempt

Why Work for OSC OSC truly values its employees Employees have the opportunity every day to directly impact the success of the business. This is felt through the employee-ownership culture.

OSC offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package from health insurance to employee fun and activities. Some of the unique benefit offerings include Retirement 401(k) & Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Community Connection, Health Benefits, Wellness Program, Career & Education Development, Company Involvement and much more

Oxygen Service Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

**Responsibilities**

Essential Responsibilities Purchasing Prepare accurate purchase orders for a variety of materials and supplies Communicate with vendors on order accuracy, status, and delivery timelines Monitor the purchase order expedite report and update expected delivery dates in ERP system Inventory Control Create part numbers for all purchased goods with the proper replenishment method in ERP system Assist in company initiatives to reduce inactive inventory Monitor weekly fill rate report and make recommendations to achieve company service level goal Audit and update inventory item master data including product categories, stocking status, bin locations, equivalencies, UPCs, and product descriptions Vendor Management Identify areas of opportunity to consolidate business to preferred vendors Partner with vendors to successfully implement product promotions

**Qualifications**

Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience 2+ years of purchasing or inventory experience in a distribution environment desired Advanced skills in Windows based Microsoft Office and general ERP systems Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques (lean, 6 sigma) Industry recognized certification (APICS, ISM) preferred