Replenishment Buyer at Legacy Foods MFG LLC – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Company Description

Legacy crafts exceptional sauces, dressings, and soups that deliver real value to our customers. Innovation drives our work, as we consistently explore new ingredients, techniques, and trends to create fresh, flavorful products that inspire creativity in every kitchen. Our team is dedicated to developing bold new flavors and improving classic recipes, always striving to raise the bar.

Role Description

The Replenishment Buyer will manage the procurement and execution of material requirements planning. This role maintains material availability for production while balancing working capital and warehousing constraints.

This is a full-time on-site role based in Elk Grove Village, IL. The Replenishment Buyer will handle day-to-day tasks such as managing purchase orders, overseeing inventory management, and maintaining inventory control.

Additionally, the Replenishment Buyer will analyze data and trends to ensure optimal stock levels and collaborate with various departments to meet production needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage daily and weekly replenishment orders to maintain stock levels.
• Track product demand and usage patterns to forecast future inventory needs.
• Monitor open purchase orders, ensure timely deliveries, and resolve delays with vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production planning on incoming goods and stock issues.
• Provide occasional front desk coverage and administrative assistance as needed.
• Monitor supply plans to identify changes and to determine their effect on material requirements schedules.
• Report on out-of-stock materials, excess items, and slow-moving inventory.
• Analyze supplier performance, and inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste or optimize customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years supply chain, purchasing, material management, or demand/supply planning
• Relevant experience in the food manufacturing industry in a plus
• Experience in handling Purchase Orders and Inventory Management
• Understanding of Inventory Control processes
• Experience with an ERP system
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required (V-Look Up, Pivot Tables)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to asses data and trends
• Excellent Communication skills for effective collaboration