Overview
Senior Buyer Jobs in Jeffersonville at Orion Wholesale
Position Summary
Orion Wholesale is seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join our growing merchandising team. This position is responsible for managing vendor relationships, purchasing inventory, analyzing sales trends, and ensuring customers have the right products at the right time while maximizing inventory turns and profitability. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication and negotiation abilities. They thrive in a fast-paced environment where data-driven decisions directly impact company performance and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized brands in the shooting sports and outdoor industry while helping shape Orion’s product assortment and future growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Purchasing & Inventory Management
· Execute purchase orders based on demand planning, inventory levels, and sales forecasts.
· Monitor inventory health, turns, fill rates, and aging inventory.
· Maintain optimal stocking levels while minimizing excess inventory.
· Review daily purchasing reports and respond quickly to supply chain challenges.
· Analyze open purchase orders and expedite critical inventory.
Vendor Management
· Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned manufacturers and suppliers.
· Negotiate pricing, dating, promotional opportunities, and freight terms.
· Coordinate vendor forecasts and inventory planning.
· Resolve shortages, backorders, shipping issues, and product discrepancies.
· Represent Orion professionally with vendor partners.
Product Management
· Manage product assortment within assigned categories.
· Evaluate new products and recommend additions to the product catalog.
· Monitor product life cycles and manage discontinued inventory.
· Coordinate product launches with marketing and sales teams.
· Maintain accurate product data including pricing, costs, descriptions, and specifications.
Data Analysis
· Analyze sales trends and customer demand.
· Review inventory KPIs including Inventory Turnover, GMROI, Fill Rate, Weeks of Supply, Forecast Accuracy, and Inventory Aging.
· Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.
· Identify buying opportunities and inventory risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with Sales to understand customer demand.
· Work with Marketing on promotions and product launches.
· Coordinate with Warehouse Operations regarding inbound inventory.
· Support Finance with inventory planning and budgeting.
Qualifications
Required
· 2+ years of purchasing, merchandising, inventory management, or buying experience.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
· Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
Preferred
· Experience in wholesale distribution.
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
· Knowledge of forecasting and inventory planning.
· Power BI experience.
· Experience in the shooting sports, outdoor, hunting, or sporting goods industries.
· Vendor negotiation experience.
Key Competencies
· Analytical Thinking
· Negotiation
· Decision Making
· Relationship Building
· Accountability
· Communication
· Business Acumen
· Time Management
· Adaptability
· Continuous Improvement
Physical Requirements
· Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
· Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
· Occasional travel to vendor meetings and industry trade shows (approximately 10%).
Why Orion Wholesale?
At Orion Wholesale, we’re more than a distributor—we’re a trusted partner to thousands of firearm retailers across the country. Our team is passionate about serving the shooting sports industry through exceptional service, strong partnerships, and smart inventory management. We value Integrity, Ownership, Innovation, Teamwork, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your purchasing/buying experience:
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Senior Buyer
Company: Orion Wholesale
Location: Jeffersonville
