Inventory Buyer / Planner
IDN-Acme • Dallas, TX
About Us
IDN Global, Inc. is a leading distributor of security hardware, access control systems, video surveillance equipment, doors & frames, locksmithing tools, and related security products seeking a full-time employee for a Purchasing Assistant position.
Apply to join our advanced team of wholesale distribution specialists that prioritizes quality service, positive culture, and innovative thinking to carry out successful daily operations within the dynamic security industry.
Job Description
Based in Dallas, Texas, the Inventory Buyer / Planner will take full ownership of inventory replenishment, special order fulfillment, and drop-ship procurement operations. This role demands an autonomous professional who will manage daily stock levels across multiple branch locations, execute high-volume supplier transactions, and drive vendor accountability. The successful candidate will ensure maximum product availability while maintaining strict cost control and optimal inventory turns
What You'll Bring
- 3 to 5+ years of direct experience handling stock replenishment, special orders, and drop-ship purchasing within a distribution or industrial wholesale environment.
- Intermediate to advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel (data lookup formulas, tracking matrices, and financial math).
- Direct experience utilizing an ERP inventory management platform.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on professionalism
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
- Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
What You'll Do
- Stock Replenishment & Core Procurement
- Own the full stock replenishment lifecycle for core product lines, maintaining optimal safety stock and maximizing inventory turns across all branches.
- Analyze inventory data and demand trends to execute weekly stock replenishment orders, adjusting reorder points based on seasonal variance and vendor lead times.
- Review purchase order acknowledgments for strict pricing, freight terms, and delivery date compliance.
- Audit and manage price books, implementing vendor price increases while identifying and communicating margin impacts on field operations.
- Research and permanently resolve invoice and purchase order price variances in tight coordination with the accounting team.
- Special Order & Drop Ship Management
- Execute precision purchasing for customer-specific special orders, verifying exact manufacturer configurations and strict lead-time requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end drop ship procurement process, coordinating directly with manufacturers to ensure direct-to-customer shipments arrive accurately and on schedule.
- Proactively track, review, and expedite past due open purchase orders, minimizing order cycle times for critical customer requests.
Benefits & Pay
- Base Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Additional Incentives: Eligible for our variable performance bonus program
- Full time: 40 hours/week
- Company paid holidays
- Vacation & personal time off
- Medical & Dental Insurance options
- 401(k) Savings plan
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants who apply for IDN Global, Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. IDN Global, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To express your interest in applying for this position, please provide the following information and attach a copy of your resume for consideration.