Job Description:

Overview

The International Buyer is responsible for coordinating and managing strategic purchasing plans and international logistics in support of the Rogue Fitness business plan.

This role is onsite at the Rogue campus in Columbus, OH, and reports to the Director of Supply Chain. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships and manage supply chains across a network of international and domestic suppliers
Issue new purchase orders and adjust open orders in response to demand variability to stay within stocking parameters
Create and maintain SKU
Troubleshoot invoice, pricing, and delivery-related issues
Monitor potential stockouts caused by delivery delays and take action to ensure product availability
Conduct financial analysis to meet and exceed cost-control targets
Leverage data analytics and AI-powered tools to forecast demand, identify cost-saving opportunities, and inform purchasing decisions
Maintain an understanding of the market forces driving product lines, costs, and supply availability
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties under tight deadlines
Communicate and coordinate with NVOs (non-vessel operators) and track inbound container shipments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Commodity Management, or a related field
Demonstrated experience managing commodities
Proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to interpret data sets and translate insights into actionable purchasing strategies
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and a willingness to adopt emerging technologies to improve forecasting, efficiency, and decision-making
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, along with proven negotiating and analytical abilities
Proven ability to solve problems and resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Positive, detail-oriented, organized, and team-oriented self-starter who can prioritize and multitask across multiple time zones while consistently meeting deadlines

By applying to Rogue, regardless of the platform you choose to use, you are agreeing to Rogue's preferred methods of communication (i.e. text message). Submitting an application, through whatever online forum is ultimately used, constitutes a knowing and voluntary agreement to send and receive text messages during the recruitment process.

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