Supply Chain Manager

Rapidly growing consumer electronics distributor and repair company is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our high-energy organization. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for growth by identifying new market opportunities and trends. The ideal candidate loves data and has a track record of meeting management targets.

• Achieves gross margin, sales and total inventory turn objectives for inventory
• Negotiate costs and terms of business with vendors
• Negotiate vendor support (co-op)
• Oversee and manage all vendor activities which often may include travel
• Selects and purchases merchandise including type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix and promotion for assigned merchandise category
• Creates and implements plans to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, and inventory turnover
• Recommends and directs the development and implementation of category merchandise strategy and tactical plans
• Coordinates with the Marketing team to maximize merchandising opportunities
• Develops and communicates effective merchandising programs at store level
• Participates in evaluating new business opportunities consistent with short and long-term business strategies
• Monitors market prices
• Forecasts top selling items
• In partnership with the Sales and Product Quality teams, ensures merchandising standards are executed
• Collaborates with the following functional partners to achieve business and organization objective:
  • Distribution and Transportation
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Operations
  • Accounting
• Completes all other responsibilities as assigned

• B.S Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Buyer or Associate Buyer in the Consumer Electronics industry is required
• Strong negotiation skills needed; a proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors is a plus
• Multilingual is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with speed and accuracy
• Must be a detail oriented team player
• Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required
• Proficiency in MS Excel required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.