Grocery Procurement - Buyer/Replenishment Specialist

Position Overview:

As a Grocery Replenishment Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining a 95% service level while achieving budgeted inventory levels and delivering optimal cost/sell margins defined as 100% accurate purchase orders. You will also be responsible for optimizing inbound performance, ensuring vendor buying parameters with maximum efficiency and balancing profitable inventory levels and turns.

Responsibilities:

Managing specific vendor book(s) and delivering a 95% total fill for our customersManaging full compliance and utilization of E3 softwareExpedite Purchase Orders (P.O's) as needed for service levelManage product assortment through category and SKU evaluation, efficient assortment, vendor selection, new and discontinuance of itemsAddressing and following through with vendor cuts and/or allocationsManaging and maintaining profitable inventory to achieve budgeted levelsEnsuring no loss to margin with 100% accurate purchase orders to maximize buy-in opportunitiesManaging the replenishment process to ensure seasonal ordering, holiday sales, trade shows and any special promotional activityEnsure customer satisfactionPerform other duties as assigned by leadership

Experience:

Preferred: One (1) years procurement experiencePreferred: One (1) retail/grocery experience or equivalent

Preferred: Knowledge of technological systems such as but not limited to: Microsoft Office, E3 or AWR, E-mail, Voice mail etc

Schedule:

Monday- Friday7:00am- 4:00pm

Compensation:

$65,000 - $75,000

Environment:

Warehouse Office - approx. 65F - 75F

Skills:

Physical abilities: Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basisOrganizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; project managementWorking in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest qualityQuality: Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectivesSafety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies to all associates; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift