Compensation Range: $69,200.00 - $103,800.00
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.
Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company's product inventory needs.
Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards including timely scheduling of pick up and receipt of products.
Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
Buy Guide/Ordering – Reviews guide daily and place PO's as needed with suppliers.
Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards.
Working with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
Daily Reports – Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and information from internal departments.
Ex.
Out of Stock and Over-allocated Reports
Confirmations – Confirms all PO's for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
Inventory Management – Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns.
Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product deliveries.
Item/Vendor Maintenance – Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required.
Pricing, freight, brackets, ship points, etc.
Communication daily with the Sales team
QUALIFICATIONS Education
HSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree Preferred
Experience
2 years' purchasing or food distribution experience required.
Foodservice distribution experience preferred
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required
AS400 experience preferred
Decision Making Authority Daily Procurement Decisions – which items and quantities purchased daily
Supplier decisions– which vendor product is purchased from
Inventory Management decisions – product movement and shelf-life management
Occasional price negotiations with vendors
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Expedite or change source vendors – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising
Accounting variances – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising
Anticipated Close Date - 11/18/24