Job Description The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading a team of replenishment buyers that manage DC inventory to the optimum service levels. This role serves as the lead trainer and manager of the replenishment team who are responsible for managing the purchasing and deployment of all products, both domestic and imported. This position is accountable for ideal inventory levels in all warehouses. This role works cross functionally with Category Management, Marketing, Sales and Operations to improve overall performance. Job Responsibilities Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the replenishment buying team to achieve P.O. (purchase order) accuracy, accurate days on hand (DOH), minimize excess and obsolete inventory. Serves as subject matter expert for assigned product categories. Works with Category Management team to maximize growth and profit opportunities tied to Replenishment. Monitors and reviews KPI performance vs. goals (including min/max metrics); provide buyer direction and take corrective action to ensure performance targets are met, maximizing performance. Contributes to the creation and modification of processes and procedures relating to activities of inventory management, out of stocks, cost accuracy, forecast accuracy etc. Provide feedback to replenishment team on strengths and areas of opportunity in relation to performance and growth opportunities. Monitor and audit the work of direct reports. Responsible for continuous enhancements to improve. Leverage demand planning, ERP, and forecasting tools to analyze trends, gaps, and opportunities. Spearhead analysis and reporting for the Department to address opportunities such as: inventory inefficiencies; out of stock investigation; incorrect forecasting; improper system settings, etc. Serve as a key liaison between Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Operations. Lead or participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning). Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Qualifications Must be result driven, adaptable, detail oriented and organized. Ability to make sound decisions with limited Managerial direction, takes accountability for decisions, actions and results. Must exhibit strong problem solving/decision making and managerial skills. Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, trends, opportunities and concerns. Experience in Demand Planning software Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as relationship management. Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience required Minimum 5 years replenishment experience. Minimum 3 years prior management experience required. Prior food/grocery experience preferred. * Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office - especially Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook. Must be extremely organized, analytical and possess highly developed written/oral communication, management, training and interpersonal skills. Education About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.