====== Buyer ====== * Place and receive purchase orders * Track open order status and monitor factory production schedules to ensure on-time delivery * Estimate cash flow requirements for inventory and communicate with Controller * Ensure all shipping and import documents are accurate, received and processed * Schedule deliveries of ocean containers to warehouse * Source new vendors for domestic and imported sales items and supplies * Negotiate best possible pricing for products, supplies, and services * Check invoices for accuracy before payment * Ensure and credits for defects/returns are applied to open invoices for products purchased * Assign and enter new item numbers and UPCS codes * Maintain item information accuracy in SP/GP * Ensure Direct Import customer routing instructions are followed * Estimate warehouse space requirements * Various projects under Mario and Danny's direction including selling obsolete equipment, making service appointments and research.