Import Buyer at RJ Schinner Co – Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

RJ Schinner is celebrating 75 years in business! Our journey started back in 1951. Today, we’re proud to have 20 distribution centers across the U.S. and a team of 600+ amazing people, all working together to keep distributors in 48 states stocked with the essentials – from paper goods and foodservice packaging to cleaning supplies.

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, we’re proud to be recognized as one of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and recognized by BizTimes’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

But what really matters? The people behind it all. When you join RJ Schinner, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a team that values hard work, celebrates success, and believes in growing together.

Import Buyer Analyst Summary

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Reporting to the VP of Purchasing, The Import Buyer supports the Purchasing team by effectively managing product lines and maintaining relationships with international suppliers. This role is responsible for effective inventory replenishment.

Import Buyer Benefits

• Competitive base pay, and year-end bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Two weeks’ paid time off your first year, paid holidays and paid leave program
• Internal advancement opportunity
• Regular Employee Appreciation events
• Employee pricing program on RJ Schinner sold products
• ½ off RJ Schinner Apparel, and much more!

Import Buyer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or supply chain
• 2-3 years of buying experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of buying experience in the warehouse and distribution industry

Import Buyer Duties

• Maintains proper inventory by placing orders and transfers in a timely fashion
• Expedites product and proactively responds to new volumes
• Provides forecasts to suppliers
• Anticipates seasonal and growth trends, and adjusts procurement accordingly
• Manages total cost to serve including freight, storage, and transfer expenses
• Responds professionally to internal departments and external vendors
• Coordinates with new vendors to assist with growing RJ Schinner business strategies
• Meets company inventory turns expectations
• Accurately orders company products following vendor procedures
• Completes special projects as assigned by management
• Knowledge warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
• Supports the Sales team
• Other duties as assigned by management

Physical Demands

The Import Buyer is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear; occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds while moving files, samples, or small packages. Specific vision abilities are required for this job, which may include close vision, sound, ability to adjust focus, manual dexterity for computer keyboard and equipment usage.

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.

Location: On-Site | N89W14700 Patrita Dr. | Menomonee Falls, WI | 53051 | www.rjschinner.com