Fresh Buyer - Floral/Perishable Product

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist—Fresh Buyer (Reports to: Branch Manager and General Manager)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist also known as the Fresh Buyer procures all fresh flowers sold in the Denver Wholesale Florists branch. This position is critical to Denver Wholesale Florists; the Buyer purchases flowers, sets price, identifies promotions, and monitors inventory and quality control which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of DWF Wholesale Florists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PURCHASING

• Meets goals for sales, margins, dump, turn, write-off as set by corporate. Margins will need to be within company benchmark.
• Secures fresh flowers to fulfill orders for retail, mass market, and event customers, daily.
• Reviews sales reports and history to understand product sell through and inform purchasing
• Directs receiving team reviewing products/packing slips and verifying quantity, color, price, and products are accurate as per order, and inputs data to the system with 100% accuracy.
• Reviews and approves invoices for pricing and quantity and matches to shipping manifest 100% of the time.
• Immediately photographs product(s) with quality issues and sends to shipper/vendor to initiate a credit memo.
• Contacts shipper/vendor to confirm accuracy of products being shipped.
• Contacts shipper/vendor for missing product and procure replacement in an expedited manner.
• Monitors and rotates inventory daily while checking quality to ensure product is fresh; shrink must be less than 3%.
• Orders flowers for wedding events; tallies order on master sheets and communicates arrival dates to sales.
• Ensures data integrity (invoices, purchase orders, UPC codes) to meet customer specifications and creates PO’s in DWF software system.
• Ensures unique product number matches DWF item number, 100% of time.
• Identifies new product offerings by partnering with vendors and growers via telephone/email.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, new/existing products, and merchandising techniques, etc. and reports to supervisor on a monthly basis.
• When directed/assigned by Branch Manager, travel to various trade shows to review new product offerings and evaluate competitor products.
• Ensures that product is pulled using existing inventory whenever possible from the cooler, maximizing rotation of fresh product.
• Manage, direct and participate in fresh product dump, and report findings to Branch Manager. Dump will occur, at minimum, twice per week.
• Manages standing orders and makes adjustments based upon product demands; adjustments may be necessary to maintain healthy inventory levels.
• Oversees floral processing ensuring proper techniques and cleanliness are maintained, as well as ensuring fresh product is stored within optimal conditions. (i.e. Dosatron, cooler temperature, clean cutting instruments, etc.)
• Responsible for continuous communication with sales team on status of standing orders, special orders to include any discrepancies, delays or opportunities.
• Works in unison with sales team to move excess product or slow-moving product to reduce dump.

TEAM

• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with kindness, compassion and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information 100% of the time.
• Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to review projects and outcomes.
• Brings issues and solutions to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Hands on member of the branch team; pulls orders, cleans coolers, and does other duties as required.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Customer service mentality: Has a genuine desire to serve the needs of the customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills; ensures that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Exhibits initiative and drive to achieve results quickly and correctly.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others.
• Energetic and flexible.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Willing to cross train in other areas and learn various processes.
• Excellent computer and excel skills, required.
• Minimum three (3) years of floral and floral supply experience in a mass market, retail, or wholesale environment, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing experience, required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree, preferred.

DENVER WHOLESALE FLORIST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Floral: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000