Buyer

Build your career with RJ Schinner, a growing, family-owned wholesale redistributor with over 70 years of success. We have 20 distribution centers throughout the US, 650+ employees, and provide disposable paper, cleaning, and food service packaging products to distributors in 48 states. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, RJ Schinner is a well-established company started in 1951. RJ Schinner currently ranks as the 46th most successful private company on Deloitte’s 2024 Wisconsin 75 and has also been recognized through BizTimes’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.Buyer Job SummaryThe Buyer supports the Purchasing team by effectively managing product lines and maintaining supplier relationships. This role will be responsible for effective inventory replenishment and managing product costs by negotiating and buying at the best available prices. Buyer BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision insurance, Employer paid life and short-term disability insurancePTO, paid holidays and paid leave programInternal advancement opportunityUp-to-date technology and operations equipmentRegular Employee Appreciation events Employee pricing program on RJ Schinner sold productsAnd much more!Buyer DutiesMaintain proper inventory by placing orders and transfers in a timely fashionExpedite product and proactively respond to new volumesAnalyze market trends in demand based on seasonality and/or historical dataBuy product by the forecasted needs and consider total cost including freightProfessional and immediate response to internal departments and external vendorsMeet company expectations for inventory turns and fill rateAccurately follow vendor procedures for purchase order placementProcess returns to vendorsComplete special projects as assigned by managementWork closely with vendors to get resultsKnowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and proceduresSupport and communicate with Sales teamOther duties as assigned by managementBuyer Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business or LogisticsPolished oral and written communication skillsExpert attention to detail and accuracyHigh level of math and analytical skillsSkillful negotiation practicesBuyer Preferred QualificationsERP system experiencePurchasing in a redistribution or distribution environmentLocation (On Site Only): N89 W14700 Patrita Dr. Menomonee Falls, WIwww.rjschinner.comR.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality. #IND1PIf6e3f709d151-35196-38414585