Job: Associate Buyer, Grocery

Jobing Description

Associate Buyer, Grocery

Company:
C&S Wholesale Grocers

Requisition #:
5208

Job Type:
Procurement Jobs

College Job Category:

Full Time

Job Location:
Keene, NH

FLSA Satus:
Exempt (Salary)

Percent Of Travel Required:
0%

Job Description:

A Non-Perishables Associate Buyer will maintain agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels, engage with customers on service levels, and partner with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow.

Responsibilities:

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Procure product from branded and non branded vendors.

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Achieve targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues.

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Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels and coordinate action against close coded, expired and other unproductive inventory.

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Accomplish budgeted inventory levels, utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends.

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Work with team-members to achieve established goals.

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Maintain ordering parameters and accurate manufacturer and item information.

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Consistently validate forecasting and item information to ensure synchronization of customer and vendor systems.

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Collaborate with manufacturers, internal department, and support staff to accomplish both team and company goals.

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Interact with customers to communicate success and resolve issues.

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Partner with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals.

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Work with the warehouse group on inbound order issues, returns, vendor recalls, and prioritization of loads.

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Participate in daily team meetings to ensure communication on implementation and status of company initiatives.

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Support department efforts during non traditional hours ensuring overall department goals are met.

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Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.

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Two years relevant experience preferred.

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Sound statistical acumen, interpretation and analytical ability.

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Professional verbal and written communication skills.

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Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

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