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Red Wing Shoe Company
Red Wing, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered Yesterday
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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:
- 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
- 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)
- CPIM (Certified Purchasing Inventory Management) or CSP (Certified Supply Chain Management)
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)
- 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)
- Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.
- Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.
- The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $55,400-$74,700 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
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