Johnson Service Group, Inc. is actively seeking a Buyer III in the Atlanta, GA area. Qualifications: Bachelor degree in supply chain, IT, business management, or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent work experience will be considered. At least 18 months-2 years in a materials, inventory, or demand planning role is required. At least 12 months previous buying or purchasing experience Excellent data analytical skills, at least 18-24 months analytical experience is requiredable to pull together and combine data from disparate sources to analyze and summarize into recommendations and actions. High proficiency in Excel and other database query or reporting tools is required. 1 year experience in leading cross-organization launch planning and execution or organizational improvement project. Formal project management in other domains also applies. Excellent communication skill including presentations, training, and cross-organization problem resolution. 5-15% domestic and international travel is required. Knowledge and application of Theory of Constraints and Lean is preferred. Knowledge and use of SAP is preferred. Responsibilities: Deltas Onboard Services Logistics team oversees the planning, purchasing, distribution, and delivery of all product used in the passenger cabin. The role of the Buyer III is to provide key information to Delta's product and sourcing teams and manage all logistical activities from suppliers to the regional distribution centers: Perform process engineering in order to identify areas of opportunity to streamline the end-to-end process. Train suppliers on new processes and educate stations on ways to reduce time on the end-to-end process. Lead in improving the supply process with their assigned suppliers. Perform supply planning and have an active role in assessing supplier reliability while working with the supplier regarding their capacity and determining network routes. Communicate operational requirements and costs early in the development and sourcing