Job Description

Required Skills:

A minimum of 2-4-year progressive experience in a related field. Customer Service skills Excellent oral and written communication skills required Experience with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred Basic ability to understand and manipulate data from a variety of sources Basic familiarity with basic understanding of Supply/Demand
Requirements:
The Associate Buyer main function will include the following:


Daily review and assessment of purchase order reports helping ensure customer deliverables are met and our financial forecasts are accurate (including placed orders and backlog orders) Initiate drop-ship process when notified that product has shipped to the customer Interacts directly with internal teams to support data entry and shipment of products. Responsible for supporting RMA's (Return Material Authorizations) in Oracle for customers and vendors. Proactively communicate with stakeholders and vendors to obtain return information within defined SLA's. Working knowledge of credit/return process Develop a working knowledge of order entry to delivery process Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal operations. * This role is expected to develop and maintain strong business relationships with both internal and external parties. This involves working closely with suppliers to develop business relationships that help facilitate a more streamlined approach to sourcing while ensuring high levels of service are maintained.