Buyer

Pipeline Packaging, an employee-owned company, is a leading industrial rigid packaging distributor in the United State seeking an enthusiastic, responsible and customer oriented individual that has a positive attitude and shares the values of our company culture which is built around teamwork, family, honest communication and producing desirable results for our Hudson, OH corporate office.

Job Overview

As the primary contact for your assigned suppliers, you will be responsible for executing the day-to-day buying activities and onboarding new products in coordination with Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Regional Purchasing Managers, and Customer Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders to replenish stock in a timely and accurate manner to ensure a high fill rate for our customers.
• Monitor, communicate, and follow up as necessary on late orders from your suppliers. Timely communication to sales and customer service for any back orders or late deliveries affecting our customers.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and receiving issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with suppliers and Quality Department to resolve quality issues quickly. Process return to vendor claims as necessary.
• Arrange freight for both domestic and global product shipments.
• Ensure accuracy of item information including costs, lead times, and reorder points.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects.
• Assist in annual warehouse inventory counts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Supply Chain, or other related course of study.
• 3-5 years of experience in a supply chain role within in a distribution environment.
• Experience onboarding new products is a plus.
• Work well with a diverse group of people at all levels of organizations including Customer Service and Suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and different workflow processes.
• Travel domestically occasionally to visit suppliers, provide support to warehouses, and participate in inventory counts.

INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES LOW EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE, UNMATCHED RETIREMENT PROGRAMS AS AN EMPLOYEE OWNER, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCES. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 15 DAYS OF PAID VACATION PER CALENDAR YEAR AND 11 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS.