Nursery Procurement Manager - Remote

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces - from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview

The Nursery Procurement Manager is responsible for managing branch and supplier relationships and ensuring proper fulfillment of nursery products across SiteOne via our Blue Yonder Nursery system and process.

Occasional travel to the mid-west required for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate and assist in implementation of the strategic plan to grow profit and margin in the nursery product line.
• Exceed customer expectations for product breadth, quality, availability, and timely/accurate order fulfillment via our Blue Yonder Nursery system and process
• Conduct regular reviews of current bookings to flow product and provide feedback and updates to the Nursery Category team
• Assist branches in product inventory management with respect to product flow, quality, obsolescence, trends, shortages, and profitability via our Blue Yonder Nursery system and process.
• Perform regular review of branches to evaluate inventory levels, buying options, trucking options to best flow material to each location via our Blue Yonder Nursery system and process.
• Assist as needed in strengthening vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with the Nursery Category to ensure that regional strategies are in line with procurement needs.
• Execute seasonal forecast reviews, core item review, presentation quantities, max on hands with the field and communicate with the Demand Planner to implement changes
• Lead the Vendor Commitment Process in Blue Yonder
• Attend Regional / Divisional meetings and provide product line analysis and support.
• Provides a single point of contact for nursery product flow booking reviews, product shortages, and pricing analysis.
• Teach, coach and support Vendor direct programs and challenge the team to support the process with respect to vendor and logistical support.
• Teach, coach, and train Nursery Purchasing Agents on Blue Yonder system and process
• Work with the Nursery Category team on timely draw down of vendor commitments, and communicate potential over and under pull of product
• Communicate regularly with Demand Planner and the Nursery Category team on data accuracies including booking units and quantities, correct SOQs, and any data points that impact fulfillment.
• Communicate and coach the nursery branch associates on basic Blue Yonder system and process to gain buy in and acceptance with nursery branches.
  
  

Skills We Are Seeking

• Understanding of purchasing and inventory management philosophies.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Blue Yonder fulfillment system and process
• Strong computer Skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree in a business/management discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to seven years industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industry practices and products.
• Possess outstanding skill in managing product inventory.
• General understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.
• Efficient in UE
  
  

Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement
  
  

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

This position requires that candidates be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship.