Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC is Hiring a Junior Grocery Buyer Near Great Neck, NY
Salary $62.4K Plus Bonus And Benefits.Working Onsite 5 Days A Week In Great Neck, NY.Wholesale Food Company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products following all policies and procedures established by the company. Key Responsibilities Include:
Order products to meet forecasted demand
Obtain the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times
Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress
Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center, and division office personnel
Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need
Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team
Conduct post-promotional reviews and analyses to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas
Review and resolve inventory issues at the store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed
Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess overall implementation effectiveness
Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced
Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution
Maintain all necessary department files and records
Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility
Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary
Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in industry or retail: grocery, candy, and beverage experience a plus
Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or a strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices
Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices
Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions
Ability to plan and organize effectively
Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally
Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel
Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions