Run and analyze sales and inventory reports to inform order needs. Place merchandise orders and process purchase orders. Review pricing strategies. Reconcile discrepancies between purchasing, delivery, and invoicing. Develop and maintain good vendor relations. Research potential vendors and products. Attend new product trade shows. Maintain vendor catalog library. Complet

Review and report daily inventory adjustments and changes. Audit operational processes and compliance procedures. Recommend process changes or system enhancements based on findings. Resolve inventory discrepancies, operational challenges, and inter company transfer issues. Work with fulfillment operations on root cause analysis and solution development. Prepare weekly, mo

Collaborate with Product Managers in managing overseas vendor relationships and negotiations for Uline product lines. Research and source new products from overseas manufacturers. Plan and direct overseas travel and factory visits with Product Management leadership. Develop a strong understanding of overseas regulations, EPA, labor laws and currencies. Work with internal

Develop foundational knowledge of Uline's products, systems, processes and customers through hands on work in customer service, operations, analytics and other aspects of the business. Learn Uline's business from the ground up through extensive customer interaction and product training to prepare you for future placement within the organization. Work on cross functional p

Investigate and interpret data using tools like Excel, transforming numbers and research into insightful stories. Curate market research to distill complex information into easy to digest executive summaries, visual aids and presentations. Collaborate with business units to understand their challenges and recommend solutions to senior management. Give presentations about

Review and maintain supply chain statistical forecast models at the item, region and aggregate level within assigned categories. Utilize demand planning tools and software to review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, tune forecast models and evaluate forecast results. Collaborate and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts. Drive th

Maintain inventory levels and perform inventory analysis on select product lines. Calculate correct order quantities according to inventory specifications. Place purchase orders when needed. Handle and reconcile receiving and invoice issues. Coordinate and reconcile vendor return issues with the Quality and Marketing departments. Work with freight carriers to assure on ti

Review item forecasts for new, existing and discontinued products. Work closely with buyers and merchants to address supply chain disruptions. Ensure that avoiding customer delays is a top priority. Collaborate with Merchandising and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts and determine inventory guidelines. Develop aggregate level product forecas

Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on selected product lines. Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs. Develop and maintain good vendor relations. Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries. Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise. Partner with other team members to provide branch support. Comple

Direct a team of Product Associates to select new products and maintain the current product assortment for our growing North American company. Review competitor's offerings, customer comments and market trends to make informed recommendations on new products for Uline. Manage international and domestic vendor relationships through meeting direction and strong negotiation

Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors. Provide product recommendations based on competitors offering reviews, customer comments and market trends. Lead vendor meetings and negotiations. Assist catalog layout processes and strategize with management on new product placement within its pages. Seek creative methods to increase company profi

Identify trends and patterns among large sets of data using advanced analytics tools and techniques. Work with cross functional teams to provide informed, actionable insights to support the improvement of Uline's logistics operations, processes and procedures. Develop and implement near real time dashboard and reports. Update logistics system with rates, surcharges or ser

Manage and review operational practices and procedures to identify opportunities to maximize service while maintaining a customer first focus. Examine data to identify meaningful trends and improvement opportunities across customer service and the business and communicate them effectively. Support the Operations Manager with day to day activities and serve as primary deci

Oversee the design, development, implementation and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for our portfolio of over 55 buildings and growing! Support new construction and BAS related projects, ensuring seamless integration. Assess BAS functionality, provide expert guidance to the team and manage tasks for Building System Engineers and Facilities teams. Perform

Review operational data to make informed recommendations aimed at improving Uline's international business operations for Canada and Mexico. Create, manage and publish daily, weekly, monthly and annual reporting analysis that monitors international operations and maintain them in a database. Write succinct memos including data analysis and reporting metrics with improveme