Buyer, Distribution

**Primary Purpose**: The Buyer, Distribution is responsible for ensuring the efficient replenishment of inventory, including internal transfers, and purchasing, to meet forecasted sales goals and customer demands.
**Essential Job Functions**:
General
- Review replenishment suggestions and execute purchase orders for the distribution division, ensuring timely processing to meet optimal stock levels and customer demands, including non-inventory purchases (office supplies etc.).
- Collaborate with suppliers to maintain purchase orders status, track shipments, and resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate any supply chain issues, inventory shortages, and extended lead times to Purchasing Supervisor and/or Purchasing Manager.
- Continuously monitor inventory levels, sales data, and demand patterns to drive replenishment decision making for optimal stock levels and avoid stockouts or excess inventory as set out by Purchasing Manager.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
- Communicate Supplier Price Increases to the purchasing and operations team(s)
- Review all distribution transfer order requests, using parameters set out by Purchasing Manager, communicate fulfillment approvals to the shipping branch as well as the receiving branch.
- Act as the first point of contact for branch requests on product pricing, availability, and lead times. Provide branches with updated delivery dates.
- Liaise with the branches and finance team to resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies.
- Report damaged goods or short shipments to vendors and initiate returns of defective materials for replacement, repair, or credit.
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information on order delivery schedule, tracking information etc.
- Ensure timely creation of new parts for the distribution team upon approval from Purchasing Manager, including processing and creation of sales kits.
- Maintenance of new part data, including pricing and supplier information, and accuracy of unit of measure factors.

People & Culture
- Model Abatement’s values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them.
- Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability.
- Commitment to Health and Safety, consistently following all policies/rules and procedures.

Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by Company management. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions.
**Supervisory Responsibility**: N/A
**Education and Work Experience**: Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a similar industry.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
- Proficient in using supply chain management software and tools for inventory management and demand forecasting.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of sales and marketing principles, particularly related to sales kits and promotional materials, is a plus.
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed at a desk in a comfortable office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, photocopier, telephone. Walking short distances and spending the majority of the time in front of a computer screen. Some climbing of stairs may be required. Moderate level of stress.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.