Buyer Jobs in Oregon

Job Title: REPLENISHMENT BUYER Company: Johnstone Supply Location: Tigard, OR Description: REPLENISHMENT BUYER  Johnstone Supply, a leading locally-owned HVAC/R wholesale distribution company is seeking a career-minded individual to join our Tigard team.  We are a member of the Johnstone Supply Co-op, operating 13 locations in three states, headquartered in Tigard, Oregon.  This is a full-time, day-shift position. RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform all purchasing and inventory functions to include the creation of weekly and daily store purchase orders and warehouse transfers for assigned branches.Maintain inventory ordering controls in the computer, and other inventory maintenance projects as required.Review replenishment forecasts and produce vendor purchase orders.Review needs analysis for assigned branches on daily basis to replenish critical items. Monitor and maintain inventory ordering controls by reviewing forecasts, monthly reports and vendor lead-time reports.Review order as needed items for stock by reviewing usage on replenishment reports.Monitor price changes and special buy opportunities.Review and process pre-season orders as required.Perform manual inventory adjustments including scrapping of product.Make recommendations on slow moving items.Prepare annual hazardous reports for assigned branches. Maintain departmental files. Assist all departments and branches with inventory related issues.Work well as a team player.Follow all company Policy/Store standards.Perform all duties, and projects as assigned.  REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge of inventory control principles and techniques, including monitoring, ordering and expediting of product.Knowledge of product distribution operations.Ability to recognize priorities and organize workload accordinglyAbility to manage work time to meet deadlines.Ability to work under multiple deadlines at one time.Ability to utilize PC applications such as MS Work and Excel, Outlook, and other Windows-based applications.Ability to learn and utilize customized purchasing software.Ability to collect data, evaluate results and draw valid conclusions.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Ability to solve problems including listening to, interpreting and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing, and implementing solutions.Maintain organized work processes, materials, and files.Maintain confidentiality of information.Keep the company’s best interest in mind when considering or addressing issues.Skill in adapting standard procedures to meet the requirements of a given situation.Skill in following-up with individuals, information, or processes until project completion.Ability to demonstrate considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.Skill in communicating with others to obtain information or assistance from them in a timely manner.Ability to communicate across different individuals, departments and external parties.Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, and other employees. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college; three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Please e-mail your resume to Register to View or fax your resume to Register to View . Reference ID:  95ReplenishmentBuyer Drug screen and background check required.  EOE For more information about Johnstone Supply, please visit our website at www.johnstonenw.com . Johnstone Supply represents hundreds of the highest quality manufacturers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.  We pride ourselves on the long tenure of many of our employees, and we have been at the forefront in providing customers with the best service.  Dedicated, highly trained personnel have always set Johnstone Supply apart from its competitors.  We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous sick and vacation leave program, 401(k), medical/dental insurance, LTD, and life insurance – plus more.

Job Title: Global Buyer Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: The Journey Of 1,000 Miles Yeah, we all know it begins with one step, but what do you do when you reach your destination? If you?re anything like us at Columbia Sportswear, you join a team that?ll start you off on another journey. For over 70 years we?ve been exceeding our goals and forging new paths beyond them. Along the way we?ve become America?s premier performance apparel company, and a great place to work. If you?re looking for something different and rewarding, the next journey you make could begin here. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.COLUMBIA.COM Position Summary: Work closely with supply planners to monitor/adjust production schedules to ensure adequate inventory levels, while maximizing on time delivery and optimal turns at the warehouse. Work with manufacturing liaison offices/US distribution centers to accommodate customer requirements as needed. Support Supply Planners? global style level buy decisions and initiate creation of production orders at the size level. Support Demand Planners in company category/style level forecasting process. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: Maximize use of factory capacity and minimize constraints such as production and raw material minimums by coordinating international subsidiary and distributor buys with U.S. buys. Coordinate and assist Supply/Demand Planners in the generation and maintenance of production forecasts/buy plans for assigned product lines. Maintain the optimal supply/demand match. Monitor inventory levels and availability for assigned product lines. Run and review all needed reports, such as cut & sold, at risk order, and production delays. Make recommendations on adjustments to the Supply Planner. Monitor production status using standard and ad-hoc reports. Communicate needed actions to manufacturing liaison offices to maximize service levels to customers. Maintain inventory segmentation to optimize customer order fulfillment. Work closely with US distribution centers, issue work orders to initiate label changes. Contribute to accurate and complete Value Added Services by working with Customer Operations department and account reps. Review incoming sales orders for assigned product lines for VAS requirements. Assist Demand Planners with account/product category forecasting. Participate in merchandising/sales review meetings as needed. Monitor/maintain size curves in planning inventory management system. Assure ongoing ERP item master accuracy. Monitor catalog adjustments/changes and make changes to the ERP system. Make appropriate adjustments to buy plans as needed. Specific Job Skills: Required: Proactive and assertive in follow-through with colleagues and business partners. The ability to collaborate and influence others. A well developed ability to speak, read and write English, including writing clear and concise business communication. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Basic experience using Microsoft Excel to create and work with spreadsheets. Desired: Experience in key supply chain functions including sales forecasting, material requirements, master production schedules, production planning, manufacturing, inbound and outbound logistics, and distribution. Experience using information systems associated with demand and supply planning. Ability to use Microsoft Access, including running preformatted reports. Beneficial: Previous work with other cultures in a business setting, and awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences. Education and/or Experience Bachelors Degree, in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience. Minimum one year experience, preferably in supply chain management, planning or distribution. Apparel/footwear industry experience desired. International business work experience desired. Job Conditions: Job requires hours that may occasionally exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during times of peak activity. Evening meetings and/or weekend work occasionally required to collaborate with people in other time zones and to ensure timely project completion. Some job pressure exists in the balancing of several projects with conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines. This job description is not meant to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Buyer - Engineering Company: Kelly Engineering Resources Location: Portland, OR Description: Buyer - Engineering Engineering - Buyer/Samples Coordinator -  OVERVIEW: Kelly Engineering Resources is seeking a Buyer /SamplesCoordinator to assist our client within the Beaverton Area. You will work with various marketing, operations, and contract mfg contacts across multiple product lines to collect, input, and drive demand; help resolve and negotiate shortage issues; input, track, and report on shipments; and ensure timely delivery of samples to a variety of customers worldwide. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Track, and communicate shipments and sample status to customers - Chair / attend various sample meetings - Capable of shipping and following Intel practices for shipping and customs. - Manage many SKUs of small qty inventories and distribute to customers. - Capable of handling BOM engineering change order ECO and Product Change notice PCN administration work in support of other staff members. - Proactive understanding of the shipment trackers and following up with missing information, achieving on time performance for shipping and reporting. - Improve and streamline the samples process as issues are discovered. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to prioritize and organize tasks, this can be a fast paced environment with last minute urgent requests which must be processed, multi-tasking is a requirement in this position, off hours required Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills Must have the ability to work independently and to be flexible Extensive use of MS Office MS Excel, and MS Outlook Very detail oriented and committed to accurate tracking and reporting. Demonstrated experience having been proactive in accomplishing duties and responsibilities Experience in shipping, import/export, and customs preferred. College degree preferred.   Kelly Engineering Resources has actively staffed the engineering industry since 1965, specializing in placing engineering professionals in contract, contract-to-hire and full-time employment in industries including aerospace, alternative energy, biotechnology, electronic hardware design, manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power, shipbuilding, and telecommunicationsAs a Kelly Engineering Employee, you have the opportunity to participate in our Medical Benefit Plan Options, are entitled to qualify for Service Bonus Pay and Holiday Pay, and have access to MyKelly.com, which is your resource for information surrounding your employment experience with our company, and a great place to locate career tools and tips. Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.