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LA - Buyer - Industrial Distribution

Baton RougeOn-siteFull-time

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The Buyer manages procurement and inventory for the Industrial Fluid Process Distribution business unit, coordinating with suppliers and ERP systems to ensure on-time delivery and optimal stock levels.

About this role

Ford-Gelatt, a SunSource company, supplies industrial process equipment to the process industries with a focus on adding value. Our team at Ford-Gelatt is technically sound and highly experienced with industry leading brands. We provide technical added-value in equipment sales in Louisiana, Mississippi, and SE Texas. www.ford-gelatt.com

We are currently looking for a Buyer to handle procurement and inventories within our Industrial Fluid Process Distribution business unit located in Baton Rouge, LA.

Essential Functions:

  • Execute procurement processes to maximize customer on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels
  • Regularly maintain ERP inventory master and warehouse records
  • Communicate to suppliers and execute supply-chain management per SunSource’s Best Practices and buyer expectations documentation
  • Process supplier returns and credits for defective, obsolete, and excess materials where appropriate
  • Proactively manage excess and obsolete material
  • Serve as a conduit for communications between SunSource and Suppliers
  • Schedule and organize supplier cadence and escalation meetings as needed
  • Engage in ongoing training to obtain and refresh skills

    • Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • Inventory or purchasing experience in manufacturing or distribution.
  • One to three years in fluid process related industries preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office fluency including Excel and Outlook.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
  • Work involves sitting during most of the workday or greater than 50% of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

    • Skills

    ERPExcelInventory ManagementMicrosoft OfficeOutlookProcurementSupplier CommunicationsSupply Chain Management

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