Head of merchandise buying vs material analyst

Differences between head of merchandise buying and material analyst duties and responsibilities

Head of merchandise buying example responsibilities.

• Manage custom POs and works closely with planning to maintain a proper safety stock of refurbish inventory.
• Launch and manage the Americas outsourcing lead generation and qualification process.
• Create all financial and OTB plans including sales, inventory, margin and turn goals.
• Solidify boutique as a local go-to shopping destination for customers seeking unique clothing and accessories.
• Facilitate all RTV's and RA's and maintain all data entry for purchase orders.
• Create facebook posts and design customer email newsletters.

Material analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage over 120 raw materials on KanBan and daily delivery systems.
• Create and manage MPS (master production schedule) for MAU factory.
• Manage and expedite delivery to ensure on time delivery (OTD) to customer.
• Communicate with suppliers and MRO's on a regular basis to manage projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage WIP inventory into/out of multiple distribution plant locations.
• Experience in integrate logistics and manage hardware material requirements to support production programs that exceed productivity goals.
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