Buyer

We’re Looking For A(n): Buyer/Planner

Location: Richfield, WI

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for purchasing raw food ingredients, packaging and others plant supplies to support the facility requirements
• Manage vendor relationships including researching potential new vendors, negotiations, verifying, identifying and resolving discrepancies with vendors, and evaluating vendors based on on-time deliveries, product quality, etc.
• Analyzes demand and proactively manages inventory levels to ensure a timely and cost effective delivery of goods
• Own the planning and day-to-day purchasing for a large pet food manufacturer, including raw materials, plant supplies, etc.
• Schedule pickups, place purchase orders, monitor deliveries, as well as maintain and update corresponding schedules as needed
• Work with corporate departments on planning based on short-term and long-term product demand

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• MBA in business administration or supply chain management
• 1-2 years of experience purchasing raw ingredients (meat and poultry)
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, inventory management or scheduling in a manufacturing setting 

Golden Perks & Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being. 
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career. 
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development. 
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.