Buyer

Main Responsibilities

• Purchasing and timely delivery of products for specialized categories within the Produce Department.
• Supply chain/inventory management for two promotionally active centers of store desk and corresponding financial accountabilities.
• Procure product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.
• Manage store service levels at 97% or above.
• Maintain ongoing communication link with division retail teams and vendors to ensure proper understanding of promotional activity and adequate level of logistical support.
• Manage inventory levels and product rotation.
• Negotiate logistical elements that improve cost and efficiency (work with vendors and transportation).
• Evaluate suppliers’ offerings against key business criteria and product specifications.
• Work with Logistics Coordinator to help manage the timely and efficient flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Forecast and communicate weekly product needs for the Division using various tools and sources.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Handle E-Pass (billing and invoice discrepancies).
• Perform periodic product quality checks/walks in the distribution center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain Certificates, or equivalent experience required.
• Two plus years of Buying Experience.
• Retail operations management experience.
• Marketing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs.
• Good judgment and ability to achieve results with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain Certificates, or equivalent experience required.
• Two plus years of Buying Experience.
• Retail operations management experience.
• Marketing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs.
• Good judgment and ability to achieve results with minimum supervision.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs.
• Good judgment and ability to achieve results with minimum supervision.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream.
• Discounts on health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).