What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Rep position at C&S Wholesale Grocers?
Position Overview The Sourcing Representative II will act as the liaison between the company and the vendor groups associated with the function. The position will be responsible for contributing to the generation of gross profit for the company as well as maximizing the return on investments. Responsible for ensuring purchase orders are properly maintained through collaborating with the vendors and various departments within the company and monitoring outstanding purchase orders to ensure gross profit is realized and customer service goals are met.
Description
Job Description
Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising - Keene
Job Family: Legal and Compliance
Job Code: JC0676
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-269282
Description
Job Description
- Develop and maintain positive business relationships with vendors in an effort to seek and procure product available in the marketplace, while maximizing profit margins for the procured product and meeting department gross profit and vendor sales goals.
- Monitor delivery of orders through communication and collaboration with vendors and internal departments on a daily basis in order to maintain satisfactory customer service levels; troubleshoot vendor issues pertaining to items ordered, appointments, or warehouse receiving and collaborate with the appropriate internal resources to ensure issues are resolved.
- Analyze inventory levels, forecasting projections, and historical data using the inventory system and trading platform to determine needs and make purchasing decisions based on the analysis and the potential return on investment.
- Maintain data integrity on purchase orders by adjusting, expediting, or cancelling orders as requested by the vendor or internal departments.
- Review the opportunities from vendors via the trading platform and through phone communication; work cooperatively with vendors to negotiate price, quantity, and delivery requirements on potential opportunities.
- Work in unison with the merchandising team and solicit trades from vendors to maximize company gross profits and return on investment.
- Generate, analyze, and provide data reports that will monitor and assist in the improvement of the department's performance and goal achievement.
- Travel Required: No
- Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Knowledge in purchasing, managing inventory, or customer service preferred
- Microsoft Office knowledge, including Excel and Word
- 1-2: years of relevant work experience in either purchasing, managing inventory, or customer service preferred
Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising - Keene
Job Family: Legal and Compliance
Job Code: JC0676
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-269282