Associate buyer vs planner/buyer

Differences between associate buyer and planner/buyer duties and responsibilities

Associate buyer example responsibilities.

• Define and manage sales, markdowns, inventories (OTB plans) achieving financial objectives for all years in position.
• Manage numerous RFP processes for the non-technology services.
• Support include identifying and qualifying vendors, manage process for select RFP's and assist with bid assessments.
• Work closely with planner and buyer to manage OTB and determine when to maximize business and when to protect liabilities.
• Manage and develop successful relationships with top luxury watch and jewelry brands.
• Coordinate and provide direction to inventory teams by managing product placement, open-to-buy, and logistics.
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Planner/buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage assign commodities by communicating MRP changes to the suppliers, minimizing obsolete inventory while achieving the optimum inventory levels.
• Manage monthly and year end physical inventory audits of all raw materials, WIP, and finish goods.
• Manage inventory pipelines from NPI to manufacturing and/or offshore contract manufacturers.
• Utilize company ERP system for inventory management and schedule optimization.
• Plan and coordinate all material requirements of assign commodities and supplier availability utilizing the MRP system.
• Synchronize with packers and freight forwarders to arrange and prepare documentation shipment export.
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