Overview The Replenishment Buyer position is a customer-focused, team-oriented role responsible for managing the investment of inventory procurement using systems, processes, and networking to navigate the supply chain for optimal order fulfillment. ** This position is required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA). Hybrid eligible after training.** Compensation: $71,000 - $85,000K DOE Benefits for Harbor Team Members include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), and some great Harbor perks. Essential Job Functions: • Achieve established targets in the following KPIs: • Fill rate – Attain a predetermined percentage of in-stock products for customer shipments. • Inventory turns – Adjust the flow between fill rate and stock levels. • Aged inventory – Effectively limit or reduce overstocks. • Product spoilage – Evaluate product remaining shelf life and escalate sales concerns prior to loss. • Act on purchase order requirements in all warehouses within the Harbor network driven by the review of critical and secondary tasks in the procurement system dashboard daily. • Expedite orders and/or obtain secondary resources based on unexpected shifts in item demand or availability. • Process transfer orders for inventory needs between warehouses prompted by hub/spoke relationships. • React to short or delayed products by engaging Category Manager and Customer Service to guide next steps. • Analyze forecast accuracy across assigned items and investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales as part of daily lost sales reporting and weekly demand exceptions. • Oversee assigned item lifecycles from first purchase, through promotional or seasonal shifts, ordering limitations, to last purchase, consulting Category Management along the way. • Pair with Administrative Assistant on order tracking, expediting, and problem solving. • Conduct routine maintenance of supplier and item set-up for efficient purchase order approvals. • Identify opportunities to maximize profitability collaborating with Category Management and Logistics. • Generate documentation systematically as required, such as return credits, donation, spoilage, etc. • Keep contacts, ordering requirements, and unique criteria current and accessible in shared notes for procurement team. • Nurture cooperative partnerships with suppliers and brokers to reach common goals. • Support cross-training efforts for successful department coverage. • Continue professional development and certifications using internal/external educational tools. • Complete additional assorted projects as assigned by leadership. Responsibilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Demonstrated proficiency in a multifaceted procurement role. • Ability to balance tasks and reassess priorities in a fluid environment. • Self-motivated to identify challenges, ask questions, and find solutions whether working independently or as a team. • Maintain excellent, timely written and verbal communication skills often under time constraints with different audiences. • Computer competency in a variety of applications or programs such as Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.); Experience with replenishment software (Blue Ridge, a plus) and ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a plus). • Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial. • Required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA) 3 days per month Qualifications Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent experience, preferred. • Solid intermediate Excel level with fluid proficiency in all MS Office suite. • 2+ years demonstrated direct purchasing/buying and vendor interaction experience. • Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial. • Prior experience within a large high-volume, multi-SKU environment.