Buyer II - Stores

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Buyer II – Stores who is responsible for purchasing and distributing materials, equipment and supplies in accordance with company guidelines in order to satisfy inventory requirements while meeting costing, quality and on-time delivery objectives and measures.   Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN, Hybrid

What you will do: 

• Ensures that company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services
• Analyze demand patterns, sales trends, and inventory levels across stores to effectively replenish stock and minimize stockouts and excess inventory
• Actively manage inventory across locations, including transfers, rebalancing, and resolution of shortages impacting customer orders
• Follows up and maintains current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments and shortages
• Updates and maintains inventory maintenance within the software system to assist in decision making
• Partner with store teams, customer service, and operations to prioritize urgent needs and resolve product availability issues
• Address supplier quality issues, monitor vendor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and strengthen supplier relationships
• Support high-impact or critical items by expediting orders, identifying alternate sourcing, and ensuring rapid resolution of supply disruptions

What’s in it for you:  

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences
• 2-4 years of experience as a buyer/purchasing
• Advanced user of Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Suite
• Experience working in MRP, ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced high volume environment
• Ability to respond with urgency to resolve supply issues and support internal stakeholders
• Travel to stores for store inventory- 2-3 times a year with potential to do more
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC Industry knowledge a plus

Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.72 - $42.44 an hour in MN.  The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  

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