Now Hiring - TOMY - Sales & Product Planning Director, Purchasing in Dyersville, IA

Full description of the position

The Sales and Product Planning Director will manage the day-to-day purchasing process to ensure that all product purchases are completed in a manner that is consistent with the current and the long-range needs. Strong interaction with internal departments that require service and direction from purchasing to ensure corporate objectives are achieved. Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Management Experience: 5 years purchasing management experience Primary

Responsibilities

: Purchase and maintain inventory across multiple warehouses to ensure on-time shipment to customers, staying within budgetary constraints, while supporting promotional activities. Communicate to corporate offices regarding global purchases, inventory levels, product placement and Point of Sale data for key trends and brands. Work very closely with offshore teams on production from multiple countries, establish manufacturing priorities and assist in meeting shipping deadlines. Leadership of the purchasing and sales analyst team for forecast accuracy for inventory purchasing and reporting financial budget data. Manage raw material inventory to ensure smooth operations and production schedules. Cross-functional collaboration to identify excess inventory, monitor product lifecycles, tooling movement, and record financial reserves. Assist Corporate Accounting to resolve invoicing problems and the streamlining of the procurement process. Act as a liaison between external suppliers and internal departments Document, communicate and maintain purchasing systems to ensure compliance, and that business transactions are conducted in a manner that ensures the best overall price and quality are obtained to meet company needs. Maintain supplier partnerships to ensure the best value for goods and services. Maintain an interest and an association with employees and suppliers that serves the overall best interest of the company through professional conduct. Skills Required: Experience working with contractual agreements, including an understanding of legal terms/conditions, financial evaluations, and effective negotiating techniques. Strong organizational skills including effective time management skills. Strong analytical skills. Conflict resolution and project management skills. Strong communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Experience:
• Inventory management: 5 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Business management: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute:
• Dyersville, IA 52040 (Required) Work Location: In person