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Buyer/Planner
Job in
Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, 44282, USA
Listed on 2026-07-05
Listing for:
The HT Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The HT Group is partnering with a well‑known automotive performance part manufacturer and supplier who is seeking a full time Buyer/Planner to join their Sourcing and Purchasing team! The ideal candidate is extremely analytical, has worked with vendors overseas, can build demand plans to execute a buy strategy, and can get in the weeds with SKU level buying. This is an awesome opportunity to work for a fast‑growing company that provides room for advancement and career growth.
Compensation: 95-110k+ DOE (bonus eligibility + great benefits)
Location: Wadsworth Ohio (on‑site)
Relocation assistance offered
Management experience is a must
Responsibilities- Buy and source raw materials domestically and internationally for in‑house product development
- Strategically buy and source products to maintain inventory levels and increase margin dollars
- Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Review inventory levels to understand overages, working with vendors on inventory exit strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors; plan and meet regularly with top vendors
- Develop strategic plans with vendors to grow categories
- Forecast demand to place buys based on seasonality and trend
- Utilize Excel to build demand plans to execute a buy strategy
- Manage, train, and develop sourcing/purchasing team members
- 5+ years of experience in a buying/demand planning or similar role
- Must have direct management/supervisory experience
- Ability to build a demand plan in Excel without demand planning tool or ERP
- Experience working with vendors to navigate cancellations, switches, mark‑downs, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of demand forecasting and SKU level buying
- Knowledge of the automotive performance industry highly preferred
- Must be highly proficient in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V‑lookups, conditional formatting, large data sets)
- Strong understanding of inventory management, vendor relationships, buying processes, and inventory forecasting
- Highly motivated self‑starter with strong leadership skills
- Ability to identify process improvement and recommend changes
- Must have experience working with vendors overseas and navigating tariffs
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