Job Description

Fauve is recruiting for Emile Henry USA!

Emile Henry USA is a wholesale company based out of Wilmington, DE and is the sole US distributor of three European premium brands: Emile Henry (culinary products), Jars (tableware products) and Marcato (pasta machines & accessories). Founded in 1850, in Burgundy, France, Emile Henry has established a worldwide reputation for manufacturing the finest quality ceramic ovenware, gourmet cooking and bakeware products.

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We are looking for a Purchasing coordinator to work from the Wilmington, DE headquarters. This key position will be focused on optimizing and maintaining accurate inventory levels, and managing international freight logistics.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Vice-President of Emile Henry USA, the Purchasing coordinator's responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Purchase for 3 exclusive international brands for USA distribution: Emile Henry, Jars and Marcato and eventually purchase cartons & packaging supplies.
• Analyze historical data, key customer forecasts, and anecdotal feedback to forecast inventory needs and initiate purchases.
• Control inventory activities.
• Develop and write standard and ad-hoc reporting for Sales and Operations management.
• Manage international freight logistics.
• Forecast sales based on statistical trends.
• Maintain the Item Master and publish a variety of product specific data.
• Generate POs and process PO confirmations: checking for pricing accuracy and tracking each PO until all confirmations are received.
• Factory communication: Start communication of breakage/damage/shortage issues and standard questions of lead time/MOQ if needed.
• Maintain shipment logs: process freight invoices, verify logistics charges, process factory shipments, update SAP and create shipping folders.
• Process Inventory Adjustments: Perform lid/body splits for Customer Service, perform goods issue/goods receipts.
• Communicate with Customer Service team on item availability, shipment log information/container statuses and respond to sales team inquiries and communicate requests to factory as needed.
• New item and kit creation: Respond to kit requests from CSRs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous procurement/materials planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data analysis experience.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• English written and oral communication skills.
• SAP business one experience, an asset.

Recruitment process:

• Prequalification call & virtual interview with Fauve
• Virtual interview with the Vice-President of Emile Henry USA
• In-person meeting with the Emile Henry USA team
• Professional reference and background check

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