Buyer

Location: On-site Northern Chicago, IL

Salary: $70,000$80,000

This full-time role requires a committed Buyer to work on-site five days a week in Illinois. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to enhance our Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing purchasing operations across various product categories, including apparel, displays, and barware, specifically for the wine and spirits sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing activities in line with a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule.
• Keep inventory reports current and analyze levels, pricing, and inbound stock status regularly.
• Provide recommendations on product assortment based on sales feedback and stock movement.
• Source and manage communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to production standards.
• Ensure alignment between the internal item catalogue, ERP system, and warehouse records.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in a buying or planning-related role.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships domestically and internationally (experience sourcing consumer goods via Asia is a plus).
• Proficiency in inventory and purchase order management, with a preference for experience using ERP systems like NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience in the consumer goods sector is advantageous but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Merit-based salary increases.
• Annual company and performance-based bonuses of approximately 10-20%.
• A fun and employee-focused work environment.

Interview Process

1. Interview with Director of Merchandising via TEAMs call.
2. Complete a DISC assessment.
3. Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners.

If you are ready to take the lead in the buying process within a quality-driven and global business environment, we are eager to hear from you.