Merchandise Planner

Prana Gourmet Foods is a Somerset NJ based fast growing Global grocery company specializing in Supermarket Private Brands. It's customers include National supermarket chains - Shoprite, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Whole Foods and Aldi stores. It's main product line include Organic rice, beans and plant based ready to eat meals.

Job Description

Food purchase and sales planner supports in procurement and supply chain management of programs within each designated market. Planner will investigate international and domestic sourcing options by market and coordinate sustainable products that meet Prana's standards for price, quality and food safety. Support overall sales and merchandising strategies and processes for the region

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing activities
• Own financial and cost management metrics
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors
• Monitor domestics and international commodity markets

The Ideal Candidate

• Will have a strong potential for development and growth
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising and Consumer Package Foods
• 5 years sourcing food, grocery ingredients.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure assigned product lines which may include speciality grocery and international food products.
• Negotiate contracts and term in order to gain maximum advantage for costs and opportunities.
• Maintains proper inventory levels to ensure high service levels and minimal out-of-stocks.
• Maximizes forward buy opportunities and overall gross profits on assigned line items.
• Cultivates effective relationships with vendors and brokers and leads vendor negotiations.
• Establishes strategic relations with key suppliers that lead to new consumer and industry insights.
• Continuously negotiates with new/existing suppliers to achieve an aggressive difference in pricing versus the market competition as well as sourcing for potential projects/products.
• Investigates alternative distribution and cost options to achieve further savings.
• Monitors integrity of assigned item pricing as well as specification compliance.
• Tracks and measures sales and profitability of assigned lines and performs analysis to determine impact on overall category profitability.
• Initiates, manages and ensures timely completion of category reviews.
• Uses various communication practices to keep key internal teams informed of promotions, cost advantages, product availability, market trends and material changes.
• Website: www.pranagourmetfoods.com'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Category management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Procurement Planning: 3 years (Preferred)
• Merchandise Sales Planning: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30