Animal Nutrition Buyer II - Remote/Hybrid - Idaho

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Job Title: Animal Nutrition Buyer II - Remote/Hybrid - Idaho
Location: Home Office, ID, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Nutritionist/Formulator
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Wilbur Ellis Company Nutrition Division seeks a driven professional to create, develop, and execute merchandising plans. Someone to ensure adequate inventory of incoming materials per specifications provided by high-level customers and internal product safety and quality standards. Create purchase orders, schedule, and ensure that assigned materials are available on a timely basis to support production and finish good requirements. The Wilbur-Ellis team is a high-energy one whose members' longevity speaks to our positive work environment. Join us and enjoy a challenging career with lots of opportunities to grow a business, competitive compensation/bonus structure, and the inherent benefits of working for a strong and profitable industry leader.

Key Skills and Abilities:

College degree in Supply Chain or Business or four years of relevant experience
3+ years of Purchasing, Sales, Inventory control, use of ERP system
Strong computer skills
Great interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
Strong mathematical skills
Product knowledge, 3+ years with a company or similar business

Key Personal Attributes:

Strong will to succeed - a creative thinker who can build a business and has the ability to make cold calls and deal with rejection
Self-disciplined & motivated; strong negotiation & relationship-building skills
Outgoing, positive approach to business, a "can do" attitude with a high level of integrity

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Communicate with vendors for routine inquiries, open orders, backorders, freight rates, and pricing
Maintain positive, professional contact at all times with fellow employees and vendors
Obtain lead time, prices, and shipping details as instructed by the buyer.
Send out RFQ's as needed
Provide detailed information and pricing to the buyer as requested
Monitor and expedite purchase orders to meet MRP and production requirements daily
Update Vendor files
Initiate incoming damage material reports and enter customer performance tickets.
Provide backup assistance to other department members
Order supplies for the company
Create purchase orders for consigned and edit per customers' feedback
Create on-time performance reporting and review with buyers
Schedule dock appointments and enter information into Purchase orders
Perform any other duties assigned by management professionally and efficiently
Responsible for tracking and consolidating Micro inventories and prices
Responsible for tracking Average Inventory Cost, Market Value, and Formulation Value
Responsible for advising pricing team "Market Replacement Value" and market forecasts
Responsible for providing in-depth supply chain analysis per ingredient, Monthly and Quarterly analysis

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $57,000 - $76,080. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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Job Post Date: 02/07/25