Overview

• Introductory buying position with emphasis on efficient turn of inventory and expected service levels

Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

• Daily buying at a level that achieves service level goal of 97.5% in grocery, 98% in dairy/frozen and 96% in GM/HBC• Conducting forward buying, if required, to maximize return on investment for respective categories• Manage booked orders, including special order requests, in flow for timely shipping to customers to hit appropriate ad windows.• Responsible for the disposition of stale, discontinued, seasonal inventory and excess inventory using the Aged Inventory Report and Close Dated report from the warehouse• Collection of excess credits within 60 days of invoice date• Prepares information on product recalls in a timely manner and forwards to assistant for processing. Notifies category manager affected.• Prepares billbacks for late deliveries, missed appointments and fines for out of stock inventory and any product specific fines• Participates in regular visits to the warehouse, returns area, and retail stores to keep abreast of any problems or opportunities that may pertain to buying• Maintains consistent communication and positive relationships with all customers• Assist in all departmental activities, food shows, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills• Multi-tasking with strong organizational skills• Proficient with Microsoft Office applicationsDimensions:• Affecting inventory within range of $4 to $9 million• Categories and vendors are less complex in terms of buying, maintaining inventory and pricing• Serves on task forces or committees with emphasis on trainingDirection/Responsibility:• Brand Director