Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.

Focuson our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $55,400-$74,700 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person “Moments that Matter” and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire.

At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

The Planner is responsible for managing purchase orders and inventory for Red Wing branded footwear, workwear, accessories, and related products. This role ensures optimal inventory levels by balancing demand forecasts, inventory on hand, products in transit, and supplier capacity. Success requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support customer demand, inventory performance, and supply chain continuity.

• Manage inventory levels and purchasing decisions using MRP/Logility demand planning tools.
• Execute purchase orders and releases to maintain product availability while optimizing inventory investment.
• Monitor demand, inventory, supplier capacity, and lead times to support on-time delivery and service levels.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Sales, Sourcing, and suppliers to manage existing products and support new product launches.
• Track supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, quality, cost, and service.
• Resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers, warehouse, and finance teams.
• Monitor backorders and expedite shipments as needed to meet customer demand.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, including pricing, terms, and delivery requirements.
• Support annual budget planning through pricing analysis and standard setting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including supplier site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Product Creation, Logistics, and Finance to ensure compliance with procurement processes and best practices.
• Support company values and complete additional…