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
