Job Description:

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Buyer

Company Background:

Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.

Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.

At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• FSA and HRA Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Pay: $80,000 - 85,000 per year based on experience.

Work Schedule: Hybrid Work Schedule is available after the training period.

Position Summary: The position reports to the Purchasing Manager. The Supply Chain dept interacts with all other corporate functions in support of the manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Working in a Material Requirements Planning system or similar planning/purchasing software
• Purchasing and Contract Management in an International Supply Chain Environment
• Negotiate pricing where applicable on purchased materials
• Forecasting and analysis required for Inventory Mgmt.- background with apparel or similar consumer product company is beneficial
• Direct Interaction Experience with Sales, Customer Svc, Forecasting Depts., Manufacturing, Planning and Vendors
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal to collaborate internally and externally with vendors and subcontractors
• Knowledge of Labeling/Packaging requirements in consumer products
• Freight/Customs Brokerage/Import knowledge
• Inventory Replenishment in a SKU intensive environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field of study is preferred.
• Experience at least 3-5 years required.
• Experience at least 5 years is preferred.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, Planning and/or Forecasting
• Microsoft Office Skills Required
• Supply Chain knowledge in consumer apparel

Physical Requirements:

• Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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