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SCM 486
Buyer Roles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contributes to demand forecast | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Identify excess inventory | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Identify underperforming inventory | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Set order quantities and reorder point | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Purchase product - place orders, cutting PO's | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Track arrival and fulfillment of orders | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Communicate with operations (Warehouse, etc,) | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Project product movement for new items | Replenishment Buyer / Demand Planner |
| Locate and select suppliers | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Establish pricing and payment terms | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Reconciliation on product invoicing | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Communicate with suppliers | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Product recall and removal process | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Develop and maintain supplier relationships | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Owns quality assurance process | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Contingency plans (risk management) | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Develop and implement merchandising plans | Negotiator / Senior Buyer |
| Locate new items | Category Manager |
| Find alternatives to current products | Category Manager |
| Research market prices | Category Manager |
| Communicate with retail | Category Manager |
| Product selection and sales analysis | Category Manager |
| New product implementation and sales projections | Category Manager |
| Monitor buying patterns | Category Manager |
| Track product trends | Category Manager |
| Identify missing items at sales locations | Category Manager |