Buyer in Attalla, Alabama

The Buyer is a critical position to the success of the company. This position works closely with the Purchasing Manager, as well as, all Account Managers on a daily basis. Place daily replenishment orders for all warehouses to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Extensive communication with Customer Service, Logistics, Warehouse receiving, vendors and Accounting, to achieve superior customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create replenishment purchase orders utilizing an ERP system “forecast based” model.

• Responsible for the costing confirmation of assigned items on each order and confirming agreement with supplier.

• Manages all inventory levels and operates in “just in time” ordering practice.

• Expedites all deliveries with carriers/suppliers to avoid shortages.

• Determines the means of transportation for each purchase order attempting to generate profitability by using company arranged transportation.

• Works with customer and customer service to manage unavoidable shortages.

• Monitors the receipt of goods accuracy and the shelf life implication of product received.

• Works with suppliers on product availability, costing, product freshness, promotions, and all other applicable factors.

• Perform buy-ins on inventory considering market fluctuations.

• Work and communicate directly with specific accounts and be their secondary liaison for communication and assistance.

• Participate when requested for account specific meetings and projects.

• Resolve all conflicts for assigned distribution centers and suppliers.

• Fast paced working environment.

• Must be capable of multi-tasking and communicate effectively in order to meet all internal and external customer needs.

• Must be comfortable and confident with basic computer and phone skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, word, and excel.

• EXCELLENT communication and time management skills.

• Strong analytical and math skills.

• Knowledge working in an ERP system a plus.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude while proactively resolving daily situations.

• Ability to plan and organize.

• Disciplined self-starter.

• Lineage Team Members:

• Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.

• Demonstrate complete commitment to a culture of safety. Promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identifying any safety concerns.

• Treat all team members with a respect while demonstrating positive work attitude and leadership skills.

• Take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and generating new ideas.

• Work with a sense of urgency to complete tasks safely, effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrate excellent job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance

• Associate Degree and/or three years of prior Purchasing experience.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

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At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain.

Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.