Buyer - Center of Store

Albertsons Companies • Itasca, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

This role is located at our distribution center in Melrose Park, IL.

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing and timely delivery of products for specialized categories within our Center of Store Department. The Buyer provides supply chain/inventory management for a promotionally active center of store desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buyer procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Retail operations management experience
• 2 plus years of Buying Experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs
• Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

• Marketing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing Distribution Center inventory across a number of specific specialized categories.
• Optimize store service levels at 97% or above.
• Maintain ongoing communication link with division retail teams and vendors to ensure proper understanding of promotional activity and adequate level of logistical support.
• Manage inventory levels and product rotation.
• Negotiate logistical elements that improve cost and efficiency (work with vendors and transportation).
• Evaluates suppliers’ offerings against key business criteria and product specifications.
• Responsible for working with Logistics Coordinator to help manage the timely and efficient flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Use various tools and sources to forecast and communicate weekly product needs for the Division.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• E-Pass (billing and invoice discrepancies)
• Periodic product quality checks/walks in the distribution center
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the workday.
• Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level