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Enesco, LLC · 2 days ago

Buyer

Itasca, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

4+ years exp

Enesco, LLC is a global leader in the gift, home décor, collectible and accessory industries. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing finished goods from suppliers, ensuring product availability, and collaborating with various teams to support demand planning analytics across multiple product categories and customer channels.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage supplier performance to ensure alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives

Maintain accurate and up-to-date product, vendor, and purchase order data within the PeopleSoft system

Participate in new product development meetings, providing strategic insights and recommendations for assigned brands

Manage item setup processes for designated brands, ensuring timely and accurate execution

Coordinate with Product Development on sample approvals, packaging approvals, and related timelines

Oversee purchasing requirements to ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and on schedule

Collaborate with Enesco satellite offices and global suppliers to address MOQ requirements, pricing changes, production delays, and carton pack adjustments

Communicate supply chain delays and implications to internal stakeholders, including Sales, Customer Service, and Brand Management

Expedite vendor purchase orders to minimize out-of-stock situations and maintain inventory availability

Ensure compliance with established procurement policies and processes

Partner with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely booking of shipments and accurate receipt of shipping data within internal PO management systems

Identify opportunities to better fulfill customer demand through inventory allocation optimization and shortfall analysis

Qualification

Purchasing experienceProcurement knowledgeInventory managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or inventory management

Strong organizational, follow-up, and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross functional teams, levels within the organization, and external partners

Preferred

Experience with finished goods purchasing and large number of SKU's preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Company

Enesco, LLC

Enesco, LLC is an international global leader operating under the brand and portfolio trade names of Enesco Gift and Department 56, and is renowned for designing, licensing, producing, and distributing creative, fun, and engaging high quality gifts and home décor items for every occasion.

Founded in 1958

Itasca, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees