Buyer

Job Description

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person “Moments that Matter” and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

General Purpose of the Job

The Planner is responsible for managing purchase orders and inventory for Red Wing branded footwear, workwear, accessories, and related products. This role ensures optimal inventory levels by balancing demand forecasts, inventory on hand, products in transit, and supplier capacity. Success requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support customer demand, inventory performance, and supply chain continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and purchasing decisions using MRP/Logility demand planning tools.
• Execute purchase orders and releases to maintain product availability while optimizing inventory investment.
• Monitor demand, inventory, supplier capacity, and lead times to support on-time delivery and service levels.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Sales, Sourcing, and suppliers to manage existing products and support new product launches.
• Track supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, quality, cost, and service.
• Resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers, warehouse, and finance teams.
• Monitor backorders and expedite shipments as needed to meet customer demand.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, including pricing, terms, and delivery requirements.
• Support annual budget planning through pricing analysis and standard setting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including supplier site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Product Creation, Logistics, and Finance to ensure compliance with procurement processes and best practices.
• Support company values and complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (or) two years equivalent with related work experience
• Computer skills and experience with MRP systems (Infor), Logility, Excel, and other MS applications
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and work effectively with cross functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement skills and ability to lead change
• Problem solving, cost analysis and action planning
• Understanding of and experience in applying procurement principles
• Supplier contract negotiation experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• ASCM (Association Supply Chain Management)
  • CPIM (Certified Purchasing Inventory Management) or CSP (Certified Supply Chain Management)  

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)