Sr. Buyer

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

Compensation Range $70,000-$85,000

Responsible for procuring goods, managing material costs, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses.  Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods.  Act as a SAP master to streamline the procurement process for proper and efficient operations. Provide procurement-related reports and analyses to the department manager.

Principle Responsibilities

Purchasing Management

• Analyzes sales history, demand, and forecast to procure merchandise in a timely fashion
• Monitor & control Inventory level to reflect its seasonality
• Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service and delivery
• Resolve operational issues with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Warehouse, Operation, Import Doc., Customs Brokers
• Analyzes the SAP MRP to current levels of inventory, safety stock, and future requirements to reflect product seasonality
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• Determine tariff classification and applicability of other government agency regulations of imported goods.
• Experience in HTS code classification and PGA compliance requirements; perform basic US import entry audits.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet demand while minimizing excess.
• Place orders for inventory replenishments based on forecasts and inventory analysis.
• Oversee the receiving process for new shipments, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and inspecting for quality.
• Update inventory management systems with accurate data on stock levels, movements, and discrepancies; generate reports for analysis.
• Work closely with other departments to align inventory levels with business needs.
• Analyze inventory metrics (such as turnover rates and shrinkage) to optimize inventory management processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate prices and terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving inventory management processes and systems.
• Ensure that all inventory practices comply with health and safety regulations.

Imports Compliance

• Determine tariff classification and PGA (FDA, Aphis, EPA, etc.) applicability.
• Review Accuracy of Customs Entry Filing.
• Conduct customs entry audits for accuracy.
• Work with Import Compliance Manager to address audit results and corrections.
• Ensure Integrity of Import Data. Maintain tariff classification and duty rates in SAP/SKU repository.
• Strategic Support - Works directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation or information required for customs clearance. Respond to inquiries from customs broker impacting imports.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Master MRP system to ensure cost, inventory, and delivery objectives are met
• Exercises independent decision-making, accountability, and initiative
• Capable of mana