What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer & Supply Chain Analyst position at Graphicsland?
This is a newly created full-time hybrid position designed to strengthen our purchasing and supply chain operations.
Graphicsland, Inc. is an independently owned e-commerce printing company based in Tinley Park, IL, that specializes in custom stickers, product labels, stand-up pouches, and wide-format scientific research posters. We operate under three brands: MakeStickers, PosterNerd & InkWave.
Overview
As Buyer & Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take ownership of purchasing responsibilities, shape how this function operates, and drive efficiency across the business. Because this role is being built from the ground up, it offers significant upward mobility, providing a clear path for professional growth and long-term career development within our organization.
Responsibilities
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to state-specific regulations, we are unable to hire candidates who reside in California at this time.
Graphicsland is an equal-opportunity employer. Graphicsland recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or other protected statuses as required by law.
Graphicsland, Inc. is an independently owned e-commerce printing company based in Tinley Park, IL, that specializes in custom stickers, product labels, stand-up pouches, and wide-format scientific research posters. We operate under three brands: MakeStickers, PosterNerd & InkWave.
Overview
As Buyer & Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take ownership of purchasing responsibilities, shape how this function operates, and drive efficiency across the business. Because this role is being built from the ground up, it offers significant upward mobility, providing a clear path for professional growth and long-term career development within our organization.
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM (flexible)
- Hybrid, minimum onsite 1x per week or as needed to carry out responsibilities
- Travel as needed to carry out responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Source, negotiate, and place orders at the lowest cost consistent with standards of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Track deliveries, coordinate movement of raw materials, and investigate discrepancies to ensure production needs are met.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring accountability through regular performance monitoring.
- Develop and execute inventory strategies that optimize stock levels while supporting overall business objectives.
- Manage supply chain data collection and integrity for accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Serve as business lead for supply chain application development projects, coordinating with developers and users to ensure software solutions align with operational needs and support company growth.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or a business-related field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Finance
- 1-3 years experience in the manufacturing industry - purchasing, supply chain, or other related roles preferred
- Strong data analytics and math skills - experience with data analytics tools/software preferred
- Excellent writing ability - we emphasize writing as a form of communication throughout the company
- Demonstrated ability to work across teams – you’ll work closely with the Accounting, Technology, Maintenance, and Production teams
Benefits
- Salary: $70,000 / year
- 401k company contribution of 4% regardless of your contribution
- Profit-sharing bonus of up to 15% of your base salary per year
- 22 days of combined vacation and personal days
- Unlimited paid sick time
- Health (incl. a HDHP option with annual employer HSA contributions), vision, and dental insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance program
- Life / AD&D insurance
- And more!
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to state-specific regulations, we are unable to hire candidates who reside in California at this time.
Graphicsland is an equal-opportunity employer. Graphicsland recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or other protected statuses as required by law.
Salary : $70,000