Invite a friend Job DescriptionDEMDACO is a gift and home décor company based in Leawood, KS. We strive to 'lift the spirit' with our customers, consumers and colleagues. ' Products are curated through this filter then carefully reproduced by skilled craftspeople around the world. Under the DEMDACO brand, our product categories include Gifts, Home Décor, Entertaining, Fashion, Baby and Willow Tree. For more than 25 years, DEMDACO has strived to 'Lift the Spirit' in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone's face.
We believe that business in not merely a financial endeavor, but first-and-foremost, a human endeavor. This philosophy guides our business decisions and informs how the company interacts with colleagues and customers and it leads our efforts in creating a dynamic workplace. To learn more, please visit https://www.demdaco.com
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Experience and SkillsThe Buyer will be responsible for issuing, tracking and managing direct and indirect purchase orders to align with system loaded demand.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (additional duties may be assigned)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Monitor, document, and communicate supplier performance in the areas of quality, delivery and cost
Collaborate with Product Development, Demand Planning, and Vendors to ensure customer satisfactionTrack and monitor inventory; contract expiration, obsolescence, new and current inventoryMaintain MRP database informationSolicits quotes for Product DevelopmentDrive improvement projects and ideas to continue to eliminate waste throughout the supply chainNegotiate year over year cost savingsDevelop creative and innovative solutionsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Also, an individual must demonstrate an overall positive attitude and enthusiasm for the business philosophy, culture, and strategic direction that exists at DEMDACO. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Four year degree preferred or comparable experience.
Two or more years of practical experience in the area of inventory management, supply chain management, and forecasting. This qualification is preferred but is not required to be considered for the position.Language Ability: Ability to write procedures documentation for the department, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of DEMDACO.
Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and algebraic fundamentals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Computer Skills: Competent with word processing software; spreadsheet software; internet software; and sales order processing/inventory/MRP/purchase order processing software and should have a good level of understanding of accounting systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Work Environment: Moderate noise level
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 15 lbs.
Job BenefitsBenefits: Medical, Dental and Vision PlanAnnual contribution to your Health Savings Account. Company paid short-term and long-term disability.Company provided $100,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy.401(k) with company match.Time off includes PTO, Sick Leave, Jury Duty, Bereavement, and 5 Lift the Spirit Days to give back to your community.Annual Community Giving Day.Generous product discounts.Bonus potential based on the growth of the territory's existing accounts.
