Sr. Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to join our team in Garland, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will focus on demand planning, purchasing strategy, and inventory control for imported product lines, helping ensure product availability while supporting sales and margin objectives. The position works closely with merchandising, logistics, sales, and supplier partners to balance forecast accuracy with international lead times and shipping schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Build and refine demand forecasts for assigned imported product categories using sales patterns, seasonal shifts, promotional activity, and market indicators.
• Develop buying plans that align inventory investment with revenue targets, margin expectations, and stock availability goals.
• Manage purchase order activity for overseas-sourced goods, accounting for production timelines, freight planning, and container efficiency.
• Review inventory performance through turnover, aging, sell-through, and stock position analysis, then recommend actions to improve results.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep replenishment timing aligned with projected demand and business priorities.
• Monitor inbound shipments and work with logistics partners to address delays, shortages, or other supply chain disruptions.
• Recommend strategies for excess or slow-moving inventory, including promotional support, markdown planning, or exit approaches.
• Provide purchasing and allocation input for new item launches to help establish appropriate opening inventory levels.
• Prepare recurring reports on forecast performance, sales activity, and inventory health for business review and decision-making.
• At least 3 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, demand planning, or a closely related purchasing function.
• Background supporting imported product assortments with an understanding of international lead times and supply planning considerations.
• NetSuite experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, forecasting tools, and detailed data analysis.
• Strong analytical ability with a track record of making sound decisions based on business trends and performance metrics.
• Experience handling multiple product lines in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution, wholesale, or e-commerce environment.
• Well-developed organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Prior exposure to the lighting industry is strongly preferred.