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Cintas

Uniform rental, cleaning, and safety services

Buyer I

Inventory Management +1Posted on Nov 10
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with intranet and internet tools is required.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data and convert it into meaningful business information is required.
  • Experience with SAP is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure product availability through purchase order placement, management, and delivery into the distribution center network to maintain service levels and achieve inventory goals.
  • Communicate proactively with suppliers, peers, management, and other company divisions.
  • Coordinate closely with Distribution Planners, Buyer II, Demand, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Logistics, and management.
  • Maintain adequate inventory to support demand and safety stock for the distribution center network, limit backorders to meet service-level goals, and maintain inventory targets for assigned materials and the network.
  • Communicate backorder recovery, critical purchase orders, and rollouts with Buyer I partners.
  • Review inventory turns to prevent distribution centers from becoming overstocked and work with peer Buyers on inter-distribution-center inventory transfers to address needs.
  • Identify, resolve, and communicate issues involving delivery dates, backorders, and inventory impacts, and keep management informed of resolutions.
  • Communicate unforeseen inventory shortages to the Demand Planning team and assist Planning and Sourcing/Manufacturing teams with supplier-related or product-availability issues.
  • Review reports and SAP alerts for assigned products and expedite goods as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Buyers, the Demand team, and management on incoming inventory and backorder recovery; participate in backorder team meetings and provide weekly backorder updates.
  • Monitor orders from placement through receipt into the distribution center network to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Review open purchase orders for assigned materials weekly, contact suppliers about past-due orders, hold suppliers accountable to original delivery dates, and involve management and Sourcing/Manufacturing regarding late supplier details.
  • Hold regular calls with key suppliers and set expectations for call details.
  • Update purchase order dates weekly to reflect accurate delivery information.
  • Coordinate with Buyers and Demand peers to use inventory efficiently to resolve backorders and stock distribution centers.
  • Work with the Demand team on large distribution center orders and other demand-related issues and opportunities.
  • Use trained tools inside and outside SAP to identify and resolve day-to-day planning issues, and understand the process from order placement through receipt into the distribution center.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management is preferred.
  • Experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, or Buying is preferred.

About the Company

Cintas

Uniform rental, cleaning, and safety services

Cintas provides a broad range of workplace services and products primarily in North America, including workwear rental and cleaning, facility services, first aid and safety supplies, and fire protection. It operates on a subscription model where clients pay recurring fees for uniform rental and maintenance, facility services, safety training, and safety products. The company delivers its services through a combination of on-site support, centralized distribution, and cleaning networks to keep workplaces safe, clean, and professional. What sets Cintas apart from competitors is its integrated, one-stop approach with a large national footprint, emphasis on operational excellence, and strong focus on customer service and regulatory compliance. The goal is to help businesses maintain safe, compliant, and professional environments by providing reliable, ongoing support and training through predictable, recurring partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mason, OH
Founded
1929

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