Orgill

Analyst, Purchasing

Orgill  •  Collierville, TN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Orgill is seeking an Analyst, Purchasing to support the Merchandising and Replenishment teams within the purchasing department for the assigned category.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Learn and assist in the following tasks:
    • Vendor Program Elements
    • Pricing and Promotions
    • New Item Setup
    • Line/Assortment/Productivity reviews using strategic category analysis process
    • Replenishment of assigned vendors within the Orgill procurement software
    • Expediting of inbound purchase orders to Orgill DCs
    • Monitoring and improving inventory productivity
    • Other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship
  • Assists to ensure category financial objectives are met, especially service level, turnover, gross margin, and inventory productivity.
  • Attend the Orgill trade show and other off-site events. Assist with selling booth space and completing necessary preparatory work ahead of events.
  • Responds in a timely manner to questions and requests from internal and external customers
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications like Microsoft Office tools and the Google Platform.
  • Experience with inventory replenishment systems and data reporting systems is recommended.
  • Negotiation experience is a benefit.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weigh options when solving problems and making decisions.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
    Ability to organize materials, manage time and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree (ideally in a business related field) or equivalent experience in supply chain or retail.
  • Must be willing to travel - requirements may vary.
  • Regular on-site attendance.
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About Orgill

Orgill, Inc. is the world's largest independent hardlines distributor with annual sales of $3.5 billion. The privately owned company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Collierville, TN. Orgill serves more than 11,000 retail hardware stores, home centers, pro lumber dealers, and farm stores throughout the United States and Canada, and over 50 countries around the world.

Orgill retailers have immediate access to more than 75,000 SKUs in each of its eight distribution centers. Drop Ship programs are available from the industry's leading manufacturers. Orgill's distribution facilities are among the newest and most efficient in the industry, with order accuracy rates of 99.6% and industry leading fill rates. Orgill operates one of the industry's largest truck fleets. 98% of Orgill customers receive their shipment on a scheduled Orgill truck with an Orgill driver within 48 hours of placing their order.

More than 350 Orgill field representatives are strategically located throughout North America. These highly trained men and women work side by side with customers to help identify and address opportunities in the dealer's local market.

Our field staff is supported by a highly skilled team of customer service specialists located in each distribution center, as well as our Collierville home office, who are always a phone call away.

Orgill's sales have doubled over the past ten years, and are 15x what they were in 1990. The growth is a direct result of the company's focus on its mission to "Help Our Customers Be Successful".

Interested in a career with Orgill? Visit www.orgill.com/careers

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Collierville, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
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