Buyer/Planner

Kranz Inc, a leading distributor of Janitorial Supplies is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to join the team in Racine, WI.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain supplier relationships, identify and develop new suppliers with the ultimate goal of providing the best overall value to company’s internal and external customers.
• Negotiate prices and supply commitments.
• Maintain inventory service levels, conduct inventory analysis, and verify accuracy of costs, lead times, and revisions.
• Utilize our ERP/MRP system to order and schedule purchases based on inventory planning recommendations to meet the needs of our customers.
• Track confirmations/deliveries and expedite deliveries as necessary.  
• Handle and reconcile receiving and invoice issues.
• Work with the Sales, Customer Service, and Warehouse to resolve receiving, quality, and vendor return problems.
• Complete reports and special projects.
• Working with manufacturers, distributors and our sales team to request, prepare, and provide bid quotes or contract pricing in response to customer requests. 
• Defining correct products, cross-referencing items and providing any additional information required to meet required bid specifications.
• Coordinating all aspects of each bid quote request.
• Tracking and maintaining pricing files
• Preparing bid analyses as needed
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business. Equivalent work experience can be substituted for academic degrees or industry certifications. CPIM or CPM certifications are desirable.
• 1 to 3 years Purchasing / Inventory Management experience with technical aptitude.
• Industrial Distribution Inventory Management background a plus.
• Proficiency in math and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to generate and maintain reporting requirements.
• Extremely organized, detailed oriented, and able to manage time to satisfy competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Productive in a fast-paced team environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Inclusive benefits package

Please forward resume with contact information to lcadkin@kranzinc.com. No phone calls please.