Buyer - Center of Store

Albertsons Companies•Boise, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

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