Work with Senior Demand Planner. Oversee purchasing functions for a group of vendors stocking the retail stores and distribution centers using the JDA/MMS and AWR/E3/CW system for a select group of Vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Senior Inventory Planner and will work to streamline and improve processes within the Inventory Control Dept.
• Works with Senior Inventory Planner to develop departmental guidelines and metrics for Inventory Planner Assistants to improve performance.
• Coordinate all functions of JDA/MMS & E3/CW purchasing system for assigned vendors.
• Timely execution of weekly replenishment, review of Distribution Center orders and timely submission.
• Create purchase orders as needed.
• Work with vendors to correct purchase order discrepancies (price, product, etc.)
• Work with vendor to resolve issues with product supply.
• Expedite orders to stores and distribution centers.
• Process Retail Implementation Cards (RIC) from start to finish, including getting product to store and setting up min/max for replenishment.
• Suggest and implement replenishment adjustments as needed based on sales trends.
• Coordinate with Inventory Planner Assistant to follow up on back-orders, work on backorder report to ensure timely updating of due dates.
• Coordinate buys for promotions (featured products, sales flyers, etc.)
• Distribution Center vs Direct reviews to ensure optimal ordering strategies.
• Reporting vendor statuses to Senior Inventory Planner and upper management.
• Physical Inventory Review.
• Other duties as assigned by VP of Purchasing or Senior Inventory Planner.

Education:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous purchasing experience a plus

 Requirements:

     Proficiency in and knowledge of:

• Personal computers, especially Windows, including Word, Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and organizational skills

Ability to train and support:

• AS400 computer programs, AWR E3 and PC based programs
• Handle and coordinate multiple tasks at once
• Ability to work well alone or with others with minimal supervision

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.