Company Description

Kesseböhmer Retail Merchandising is a global leader in manufacturing innovative fixtures, displays, and shelving solutions for retailers. Originally established in Germany in 1954 as a family-run business, Kesseböhmer has earned a reputation for combining design, function, and quality. Now with a presence in the United States, the company is focused on enhancing the consumer shopping experience through unique and effective retail solutions. Every product is developed in-house, reflecting a commitment to superior customer service, creativity, and precision. Kesseböhmer continues to honor its legacy of solving challenges with timely, innovative solutions that meet retailers' needs.

Core Responsibilities

Procurement Execution & Vendor Management

• Execute just-in-time procurement strategies based on ERP signals, demand forecasts, and safety stock logic.

• Own purchase order execution, expediting, rescheduling, and exception management (90-day rolling horizon) daily

• Maintain material availability aligned with project and production plans.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships including pricing, lead times, logistics terms, and reliability incl. supplier performance reviews (OTD, quality, responsiveness)

• Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning for critical categories.

• Drive cost-reduction, localization, and alternate sourcing initiatives.

Estimation, Tendering & Commercial Support

• Lead cost estimation, BOQs, and pricing logic for retail fixture and shelving projects.

• Own estimation accuracy and margin integrity from tender to project close.

• Support sales negotiations with technical, commercial, and supply feasibility input.

• Maintain and improve costing tools, benchmarks, and historical databases.

• Conduct post-project financial reviews and drive corrective actions.

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, milestones, and success criteria.

• Build and manage integrated project plans covering procurement, production, logistics, and installation readiness.

• Lead cross-functional project reviews and ensure accountability across teams.

• Proactively manage risks related to supply, capacity, cost, and timelines.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Ownership

• Act as a key contributor and facilitator in S&OP meetings.

• Translate demand forecasts and confirmed orders into executable procurement and project plans.

• Provide visibility on supplier capacity, constraints, and mitigation options.

Continuous Improvement & New Initiatives

• Lead supplier onboarding for new projects in coordination with Product, Process, and Quality teams.

• Support technical clarifications and compliance with specifications.

• Drive process improvements across estimation, procurement, and project execution.

Customs handling and calculation

• Ensure compliance with U.S. import regulations and customs requirements

• Calculate duties, taxes, and landed import costs during procurement

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