Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in the purchasing of all items within the plant’s area of responsibility and keeping Midwest Manufacturing’s pricing competitive

Primary Responsibilities:

• Purchasing
• New Product Lines
• Research new lines and do all initial line interviews with prospective vendors
• Choose lines that show purpose and promise.
• Inventory Replenishment
• Assist in inventory control by setting up all vendor programs you are responsible for, which will ensure maximum turn and in-stock position
• Identify any vendors that do not meet Midwest Manufacturing shipping/performance standards and address those vendors
• Vendors Performance
• Make sure vendors ship the product ordered on time
• Engage in consistent communication with Analysts and when necessary address vendors performance for both regular and sale orders
• Ensure products meet our minimum quality standards
• Line Review
• Research existing lines to make sure the product mix maximizes sales, gross margin and return on investment, and meets or exceeds our competition selection
• Merchandising and Marketing Product Lines
• Assist in merchandising product lines in the stores
• Assist Plant Manager in marketing product line through the Advertising department
• Assist the Plant Manager in researching competitive pricing and timeliness of advertising items
• Proof-read all printed advertising for copy accuracy, this includes in-store signing
• Ensure the stock status and anticipated needs of merchandise to be advertised
• Proper Reporting of Vendor Agreements
• Prepare proper documentation of all vendor relationships
• Make sure all terms, cost, freight, delivery, allowances, billing and disposition of returns are clearly established and approved by the General or Assistant General Plant Manager
• Ensure all invoices are paid appropriately
• Sales Gross Profit Margin
• Assist the General and Assistant General Plant Manager in attaining the highest possible sales and gross margin in the competitive market

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or an equivalent amount of related experience
• Minor in Finance or Accounting and related experience in retail a plus
• Department Management or Associate Buyer experience is preferred but not required
• Travel is required (including air travel)
• Relocation to the Eau Claire, WI area is required

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