Buyer - Distribution Center Inventory - Fulltime

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.The Buyer will have the overall responsibility for the planning and purchasing of finished goods, raw materials and services for assigned product categories from global as well as domestic suppliers. This responsibility includes the day-to-day inventory management based on past history, supplier production capacity, current demand and future forecast to maximize stock availability and minimize inventory investment. This associate must effectively collect and communicate information and changes between Sales, Planning, Purchasing and Senior Management. This role also includes day-to-day communication with the suppliers on shipping schedules to ensure backorders and forecasts are satisfied as required by the end use customer.Monitor, evaluate, plan and maintain stock levels. Monitor direct ship requests and place purchase orders.Assure timely shipping, work with vendors on shipping delays, manufacturing capacity limitations and other related topics. Proactively communicate timely and accurate information to all internal and external customers about inventory availability and other related details.Must demonstrate good judgement to regularly review past usage, current demand and future forecast to determine proper stock levels for manufacturing and inventory planning.Initiate inventory transfers from distribution centers or workrooms as needed.Provide inventory reports as needed.Reconcile outside inventory monthly.Work with suppliers to maximize manufacturing capacities assigned to Standard Textile without increasing U.S.A. inventory levels over required guidelines.Quote customer delivery dates for new forecasted items.Work with transportation department on freight quotes as needed.Oversee and manage product returns to suppliers for quality issues as well as overstock situations.Project participation and regular cross-functional collaboration with associates from any department or managing level, as well as distribution centers or workrooms. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Related Field or equivalent experience.Prior knowledge of purchasing processes and proceduresStrong working knowledge of MS Office, including advanced Excel and Outlook SkillsExperience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards (E1) or similar platforms preferredKnowledge of textiles and international operations preferredWhy Work at Standard Textile:Competitive pay with Career Growth OpportunitiesFull benefits — medical, dental, visionPaid Parental and Bereavement Leave401k plan with company match“Dress for Your Day” (business casual) Dress CodeDiscount on Standard Textile ProductsHybrid working environment, both onsite and remoteThe hybrid schedule for this role includes in-office work on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and additional onsite days may be required during the training period. Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.SummaryLocation: Cincinnati, OHType: Full time