LHH · 2 weeks ago
Buyer/Planner
West Dundee, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expLHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Buyer/Planner to join their team. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and innovation through effective inventory management and purchasing.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Karen Oehme
Responsibilities
Analyze and manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock across multiple locations
Oversee the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, from creation to fulfillment
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, collaborating to resolve issues and explore new product opportunities
Partner with internal teams—including sourcing, category management, warehouse, and accounting—to streamline supply chain operations
Monitor procurement metrics and adjust inventory strategies to meet evolving business needs
Expedite priority orders, resolve backorders, and maintain accurate item records
Utilize advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) for data analysis and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, and inventory management
Experience within a distribution environment with a high SKU count
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUP) is essential
Familiarity with distribution, logistics, and supply chain best practices
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
Experience managing inventory using analytical/statistical methods
Benefits
2 weeks of vacation
Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K
Life Insurance
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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