Buyer I (Olive Branch)

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U! TK Elevator is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Inventory Planner / Buyer I – Spare Parts to support the performance of our Spare Parts Distribution Center. This role is critical in ensuring parts availability through a demand-driven replenishment model, while optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost efficiency. This position is responsible for end-to-end inventory planning and procurement execution, leveraging real-time demand signals, historical consumption patterns, and system-driven replenishment strategies to maintain continuity of supply. The role serves as a key connector between field operations, supply chain, finance, and suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate response to demand without reliance on traditional forecasting models. The ideal candidate will excel in a highly dynamic, reactive environment, where speed, accuracy, and decision-making are essential to meeting customer needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage inventory using a demand-driven replenishment model, ensuring appropriate stock levels based on actual consumption and system signals Maintain and optimize stocking policies, reorder points, safety stock, and min/max parameters to align with service level and working capital targets Monitor inventory health, including stockouts, excess/obsolete inventory, and fill rate performance, and take corrective action Analyze usage trends and variability to refine replenishment strategies and improve responsiveness Execute daily purchasing activities driven by system recommendations and real-time demand signals Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness; place orders with approved suppliers Serve as the primary point of contact for MRO procurement, including sourcing and executing one-off or exception purchases Expedite purchase orders and proactively manage supply risks to ensure continuity Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and service performance Participate in negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and service levels Resolve supplier issues, including delays, discrepancies, and service failures Communicate cost changes and supply constraints to stakeholders Maintain accurate and timely data within ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Up to 2 years in inventory planning, supply chain, or procurement within a demand-driven environment Strong analytical skills required. Demonstrated ability to perform multiple functions in a fast-paced Associate's degree. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

PREFERRED

Experience in distribution, spare parts, or MRO environments Familiarity with replenishment models such as min/max, reorder point, and safety stock optimization Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma Experience with Oracle ERP Experience with Baxter planning system

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Health savings account (HSA) Supplemental medical plans Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D Optional life and AD&D coverage Optional spouse and dependent life insurance Identity theft monitoring Pet insurance Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed. Additional benefits include: 15 days of vacation per year 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating) Paid sick leave, per company policy Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment) Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr thyssenkrupp Elevator