Buyer (Healthy Living)

HEB•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for all business development activity within specified divisions/product lines. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... communication, collaboration, and customer service skills? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... an ability to research and resolve moderately complex issues on your own? PASSION FOR RESULTS... capability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, many-deadline environment? What is the work? Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities: - BDM I is an intermediate level position - Develops 5-year Business plan on key categories - Effectively understands customer shopping behaviors, preferences, and trends - Leads and models an enthusiastic and courageous approach to problem solving - Works on new product ideas - Creates strategies to differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty including new ideas & products - Effective in managing cost components on key items - Proactively studies their business - Builds collaborative relationships with suppliers - Creates tailored assortment and merchandising plans for execution - Leads cross-functional teams across Pricing, Retailing Services, Supply Chain, Own Brand, Sourcing, Shelf Edge, Product Information, and other related areas. - Develops pricing and promotion strategies Participates in corporate promotions - Oversees and works collaboratively with Supply Chain Partners on the execution of all aspects of supply chain - Communicates effectively with all other functional departments (CoEs) - Works within work processes and influences improvements - Understands complexities of all aspects of product/commodity ('Seed to Stomach' in applicable categories) - Adapts to change and exudes a positive attitude with a willingness to take on new opportunities. - Clearly behaves in ways that reflect a Leader worth following - Ensuring products are available at the right time in the right assortment and quantities

Requirements

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
3-4 years of related experience
1-3 years of experience in leadership
Experience in retail operations, distribution, and/or supply chain
Strong understanding of negotiation principles
Ability to analyze key information to create business plans
Strong verbal / written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks; attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of computer systems and software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to make key decisions daily
Ability to lead a collaborative team
Initiative: willingness to take risks
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Experience successfully working complex issues with senior management

Responsibilities

Responsible for all business development activity within specified divisions/product lines.
Develops 5-year Business plan on key categories
Effectively understands customer shopping behaviors, preferences, and trends
Leads and models an enthusiastic and courageous approach to problem solving
Works on new product ideas
Creates strategies to differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty including new ideas & products
Effective in managing cost components on key items
Proactively studies their business
Builds collaborative relationships with suppliers
Creates tailored assortment and merchandising plans for execution
Leads cross-functional teams across Pricing, Retailing Services, Supply Chain, Own Brand, Sourcing, Shelf Edge, Product Information, and other related areas.
Develops pricing and promotion strategies Participates in corporate promotions
Oversees and works collaboratively with Supply Chain Partners on the execution of all aspects of supply chain
Communicates effectively with all other functional departments (CoEs)
Works within work processes and influences improvements
Understands complexities of all aspects of product/commodity ('Seed to Stomach' in applicable categories)
Adapts to change and exudes a positive attitude with a willingness to take on new opportunities.
Clearly behaves in ways that reflect a Leader worth following
Ensuring products are available at the right time in the right assortment and quantities