Buyer/Planner

• Clear reporting on the period GM report is a key requirement, with clear actions for deficiencies as well as opportunities. The report should prompt an open discussion of all other issues as well as responsible reporting on the period report. A clear insight into the working of the branch and the company should be the outcome.
• Manage Branch (all) inventory levels for assigned vendors. Using the MARS forecasting module and appropriate NDS reports, calculates economic order quantities, prepares and places purchase orders, reviews vendor confirmations for accuracy and maintains accurate product and freight costs by performing timely and accurate cost maintenance in the NDS system. Negotiates, analyses and arranges the most financially beneficial transportation of product from approved suppliers to BUSA Branch. Ensures that all freight discounts such as pick up allowances and bracket discounts are reviewed and utilized when it financially benefits the company.
• Reviews margin, service level, obsolescence and inventory turn results, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results. Maintains MARS purchasing data fields such as order fill %, lead-time and order frequency to ensure that budgeted customer satisfaction goals are consistently achieved.
• Evaluates the results of physical inventory counts or cycle counts to determine procedural deficiencies and takes appropriate actions to correct these deficiencies.
• Maintains good communications with other departments such as sales, accounting and warehouse to ensure proper inventory and cash flow. 
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with management, sales and quality control personnel to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. 
• Follows up on all customer requests and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied. 
• Treats all customers (both internal and external) and vendors with respect, courtesy and kindness.
• Upholds and complies with policies, procedures and attitudes adopted by the company for purchasing.
• Accepts responsibility to think about how my actions and actions of my associates affect our customers and company.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion, and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned to meet Company goals.

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age  or any other basis prohibited by law.