Entry-Level Buyer/Supply Chain Management
Connected Development, LLC.Product Buyer-Launch | 2027 Early Career Program
Job Category : Product Management Full-Time Career Launch Program, the Product Buyer (Launch) will attend and participate in an intensive training program to gain knowledge through classroom and practical hands‑on application in the Corporate office (North Fort Worth, TX). After completion of the program, the Product Buyer (Launch) will transition
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into the organization and stay based in the Corporate office (North Fort Worth, TX).
The Product
Buyer (Launch) position is accountable for maintaining inventory within company goals and for minimizing stock‑outs of items. resolving accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns; ensuring on‑time delivery to customers from suppliers; Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Maintains inventory within company goals and minimizes stock‑outs of items by effectively reviewing system generated daily purchasing reports and applying independent judgment and decision making. Considers a variety of purchasing related decision factors, including but not limited to, lead time, mover code, pricing, customer requirements and sales history to modify or approve purchase orders.
Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product‑related information (i.e. descriptions, increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc). Also, works closely with Product Operations or Product Manager to review and approve new part number set‑ups and sequence legends. Processes and resolves accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution and by providing disposition for nonconforming product to the appropriate parties.
Ensures on‑time delivery to customers from suppliers in a pro‑active manner by contacting suppliers to expedite deliveries as needed. Effectively supports Product Manager by providing assistance in all areas of Product Management as requested, including but not limited to, reviewing daily booking registers to obtain ship and debit authorizations, reviewing MRP/Bond reports and by processing inventory rotations per schedule. Expands personal product knowledge to effectively support sales and to ensure personal growth opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement , or a related field (internship experience accepted). Candidates must have graduated from a bachelor’s degree program within the past two years of the start of the Launch program. Exhibits the analytical and problem‑solving ability necessary to make effective buying decisions.
Exhibits a strong customer service orientation with a strong sense of urgency to responding to internal customer needs. Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer) at the basic level. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Citizen, U.Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilitie