Associate Buyer - Fresh

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Windsor Locks, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Buyer is responsible for attaining and maintaining agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels. Additionally, he/she engages with customers on service levels and partner with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow.

Requirements

• Sound statistical acumen, strong interpretation and analytical ability
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• 0-2: Relevant Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Procure product from branded and non-branded vendors.
• Achieve and maintain targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues.
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels, and coordinate action against close coded, expired, and other unproductive inventory.
• Accomplish budgeted inventory levels utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends.
• Work with team-members to achieve established goals.
• Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues.
• Partner with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals.
• Assist with seasonal volume, storm recovery, service level recovery, absences, vacation coverage, and/or additional training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees