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Do it Best Corp. Forest Products Purchasing Specialist in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Forest Products Purchasing Specialist
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salaried
Division / Department: Lumber & Building Materials (LBM)
Reporting to position: Forest Products Divisional Purchasing Manager
Travel: Bi-annual Do it Best markets and member/vendor travel as appropriate.
About the Role:
As a pivotal player in our LBM division, the Forest Products Purchasing Specialist is instrumental in driving sales growth by creating and enhancing our “drop ship” program offerings for our members. Leveraging innovative strategies and a keen eye for market trends, you'll collaborate closely with the department division manager to refine and elevate our product assortments, assist in optimizing our in inventory investment and implement on-market pricing strategies for our network of lumber reload facilities.
Responsibilities include:
Spearhead the administration and evolution of drop shipment programs, optimizing vendor partnerships and logistics efficiency.
Assist in program selection processes, incorporating data-driven insights to meet consumer demands and trends.
Coordinate the rollout of innovative programs, from conception through implementation, to drive market differentiation.
Assist in the negotiation and execution of Market specials, aligning promotional activities with strategic goals.
With the purchasing team, conduct product evaluations and program reviews, leveraging feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Effectively communicate program updates to our Forest Products sales team maintaining transparency and engagement.
Develop and manage promotional offers, from negotiation to submission, to maximize sales opportunities.
Education and Experience:
Minimum: A four-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with proficiency in Gsuite.
Desired: Experience in retail sales or wholesale/distribution, with specific knowledge of the home decor industry.
Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional problem-solving creativity and the ability to juggle multiple projects with precision.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with meticulous organizational abilities.
Independent work style, coupled with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
Proficient in mathematical analyses, including ratios, rates, and percentages, with a talent for addressing complex problems.
A collaborative team player who values respect and positivity in all interactions.
Benefits available to you:
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best:
At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community’s needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.