Replenishment Buyer

Take your career further with McLane!
Kinexo is a part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio of companies as a business unit of McLane Company. We are a supply chain planning and execution company dedicated to reducing costs, improving transparency, maximizing operating efficiency, and increasing profitability. Our team of experts handles the continuous design, planning, optimization, and implementation of moving goods from the suppliers to their final mile distribution network. through custom distributor location selection.
The Replenishment Buyer is primarily responsible for inventory management within the Kinexo warehouse network locations and oversight of the required communication with supplier base for replenishment purposes. Interacts internally with Customer Service Representatives and National Account Managers to provide 100% inventory fulfillment for outbound order shipments to customer base.
The Replenishment Buyer is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office four days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Rocky Mount, NC.
Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Replenishment Buyer:

• Purchase and manage inventory levels for KINEXO warehouse network locations.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely receiving to provide real time data for customer review.
• Manage inbound logistics of product movement from suppliers to warehouse network locations.
• Review, interpret and facilitate action based on myriads of daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist in resolving issues with deliveries on both the inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Interact with others as required to solve any issues related to the business. This could include warehouse personnel, accounting personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and management.
• Work with Customer Service and National Account Managers to allocate inventory as needed.
• Possess a high degree of persistence to effectively deal with suppliers.
• Research, negotiate and manage multiple vendor consolidations of inbound Purchase Orders to maximize inventory replenishment turns.
• Interact with Logistics to facilitate and support timing of Purchase Orders for closed loop transportation circuits
• Manage cross dock and inter-branch transfer Purchase Orders.
• Manage import product Purchase Orders.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Replenishment Buyer:

• A bachelor's degree (BS, BA) or comparable experience.
• Working knowledge of principle food service disciplines including purchasing, customer service, accounting, warehousing and transportation.
• Personable with outstanding written/ verbal communication skills and proficient math/analytical skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through persistent negotiations, appropriate allocation of resources, strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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