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Central Garden & Pet is Hiring a Buyer Near Franklin, WI

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets, is seeking a Buyer to join our Central Specialty Pet business unit located in Franklin, WI.

The Buyer is responsible for executing the transactional buying activities that will enable the business to meet sales, inventory, financial and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the S&OP, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support Teams is paramount to achieve these objectives. 

Please see our corporate web site for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page –  www.central.com  or  www.workatcentral.com

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

  • Responsible for creating purchase orders and stock transfer orders from purchase requisitions
  • Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
  • Maintains inventory levels within the tolerances set
  • Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders to suppliers.
  • Ensure that best value is achieved through a thorough review of container planning, combo pricing matrix and vendor inventory.
  • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to material status list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives; obtaining approval from manager.
  • Follows buyers guide process to monitor, manage and expedite orders as prompted.
  • Identify potential part shortages and collaborate with appropriate departments to expedite approvals.
  • Monitor and maintain inventories of finished goods, components and packaging based on information provided through various sources including, but not limited to SAP, Marketing, Production Scheduling Report, Sales Input, and On Hand at Vendor Report, etc.
  • Manages inventories at remote locations by creating Stock Transport Orders to meet both internal and external customer requirements in a timely/cost effective manner.
  • Verifies receipt of items and resolves shipments errors with suppliers.
  • Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
  • Keeps information accessible by sorting, filing or scanning documents.
  • Provides purchasing, planning, and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
  • Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.
  • Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Supply Chain, Finance, or other related discipline
  • Five plus years’ experience in transactional buying, purchasing, master scheduling, or planning.
  • SAP knowledge
  • Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and cycles
  • Knowledge of demand and supply management, planning processes, manufacturing and supply chain issues and KPIs
  • Exceptional communication and team building skills
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external customers

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

SALARY

$63k-77k (estimate)

POST DATE

08/21/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

09/05/2023

WEBSITE

central.com

HEADQUARTERS

WALNUT CREEK, CA

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1980

TYPE

Public

CEO

TIMOTHY P COFER

REVENUE

$1B - $3B

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

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