Produce Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid the Fresh Sales team in all aspects of the department, with a primary focus on buyer and procurement assistance.
• Assist Produce Buyers in all procurement aspects of the department, with primary responsibility of creating PO’s and assisting member retailers.
• Contact brokers, vendors, and sales representatives for needed information by the department.
• Create promotional (Excel) documents pertinent to item and category information or as requested by the Senior Buyer or Sales Manager.
• Enter store orders in the system and re-bill out-of-stock/reship product.
• Submit and research store credit requests.
• Track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Create on-demand reports for Buyers and Category Managers on a daily basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing back of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Move daily store orders as needed to support daily retail service level.
• Communicate with the corporate traffic department and suppliers on email or phone.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching from a floor level to six feet in height.
• Walking, writing, sitting, and climbing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel and Access knowledge.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker who identifies opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of SCM and mainframe systems and functions.
• Strong math skills and proficient in 10-key.
• Strong communication skills.