Assistant Regional Nursery Buyer

John Deere Landscapes is the nations largest distributor of nursery, irrigation, outdoor lighting, landscape supplies, fertilizers, turf protection products, grass seed, turf care equipment, and golf course accessories. Our mission is to be the distributor of choice for green industry professionals. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees in over 615 locations throughout North America. We are seeking to fill an Assistant Regional Nursery Buyer to join our team in Troy, MI. This position assists Regional Nursery Buyers in coordinating shipments of nursery stock to the nursery branches as well as support duties such as creating purchase orders, checking pricing and freight charges, verifying quantities shipped and received. Duties & Responsibilities:·         Creates purchase orders for a variety of vendors. ·         Communicates with vendors concerning freight prices, invoicing issues and shipping discrepancies. ·         Creates pricing records for new products and communicates product pricing. ·         Creates and tracks warranty purchase orders.·         May negotiate pricing within delegated authority from the regional buyer.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications:1.       High School diploma or equivalent 2.       Knowledge of nursery industry and experience in shipping and receiving 3.       Computer Skills: Excel, Word, and Outlook Our company offers competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits, including medical/dental/life insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, and more. We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.Keywords: Assistant Regional Nursery Buyer, Logistics, Planning