Purchasing Analyst

Company: Reyes Beer Division
Location: Summerville
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Why Reyes Beer Division?

• People First Culture - Frequent Happy Hours and Social Events
• Leadership and Functional Training/Development Opportunities to Grow Your Career
• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Generous PTO/Vacation Policy
• Education ReimbursementPosition Summary:Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company's purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.Responsible for planning and purchasing inventory, from multiple supplier base, to support multi-tiered distribution network. Will place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships.Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Yuengling, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!Company Information:At Reyes Beer Division, we're proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States. We deliver over 265 million cases annually to more than 100,000 retail accounts across the nation with a team of over 7,200 employees. We are committed to being the brewers' distributor of choice by leveraging our scale to provide unparalleled service and continually striving to grow our customers' profitability.But it's not only our size that sets us apart. It's our dedication to providing the best service to our customers and always conducting ourselves with integrity. It's the resources we devote to developing our employees'skills and reinforcing that their safety is always our top priority. And it's our promise to do everything we can to leave this planet better than how we found it.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations.
  • Place purchase orders with suppliers using multiple tools and systems.
  • Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting.
  • Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems.
  • Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends.
  • Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material.
  • Interact with operations team to manage inventory position and load scheduling.
  • Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function.
  • Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process.
  • Other projects or duties as assigned.Required Skills and Experience:
    • Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of work experience in planning, procurement, supply chain or related experience.
    • Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
    • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within the organization to obtain, discuss, and analyze information and process.
    • Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
    • Advanced skills in the use of MS Excel (pivot tables, formula writing).
    • Ability to understand, develop and refine processes.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    • This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test. Preferred Skills and Experience:
      • 4-5+ years of work experience in planning, procurement, supply chain or related experience.
      • Experience with Blue Yonder, SAP, or other planning tools.
      • Experience with Power BI, Cognos, or other Business Intelligence tools.
      • Proficient in other Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
      • Experience with Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing concepts including Greenbelt certification.
      • APICS, CIPS, UPPCC or other related supply chain certification. Physical Demands and Work Environment:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.

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