Buyer

Replenishment Buyer – Food Industry

Work Location: Onsite – Linden, New Jersey

Our Replenishment Buyer is an integral part of FreshRealm’s Food Purchasing Department in assisting in all buying activities and procedures related to Meal Kits within a Food-as-a-Service industry.

This person will work in conjunction with the Central Supply Team, Operations, and Site Leadership to procure all raw materials and packaging and ensure that the right products, right quantities and pricing are available at the right time through acute attention to detail, strong follow-up, and communication skills. This role will work with the inventory, receiving, and planning teams within the plant to assure productivity and accuracy. The role will also measure usage, waste, and consumption rates to place orders and keep the facility in stock while maintaining appropriate safety stocks and efficient quantities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage handover from Sourcing Team to plan timely deliveries for samples and launch materials
• Ensure that sourcing decisions provide the necessary balance between purchase cost, capacity, flexibility and supplier performance.
• Manage site system-driven MRP to deliver planned purchases in coordination with delists to minimize waste and minimize additional fees and freight costs
• Responsible for accurate and timely PO creation and submission, identifying and incorporating freight and additional costs where applicable. 
• Collaborate and coordinate with other facilities to combine orders of like items to meet vendor minimums and maximize vendors’ production efficiency 
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to facilitate problem resolution. Set expectations and monitor via set KPIs.
• Setup and obtain approval for any FedEx shipments and maintain the FedEx Log
• Perform ad-hoc requests and analyses as needed and assist cross-functionally to solve problems as they occur
• Cost reporting and invoice validation when requested
• Analyze the source of Daily Waste to determine the root cause and advise on processes alterations to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure that new launches are successful through the timely purchase and logistical delivery coordination of new materials and ingredients
• Challenge minimum order quantities in line with forecast requirements. Highlight any potential issues with recommendations to resolve with the central supply team.
• Supports the Quality Assurance and Operations departments by working with suppliers to ensure continuous quality improvements and quick product claims resolution
  
  

Qualifications

Skills

• Experience utilizing ERP systems required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis background
• Experience in Food Procurement requires, including all types of packaging, ranging from short life fresh ingredients to long shelf-life ingredients preferred
  
  

Experience And Education Requirements

• 4 years’ combined experience in Sourcing, Purchasing and Inventory Control required
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Business or a related field
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  
  

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time.
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings.
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks.
• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency and adjust accordingly. Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support.
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.