Construction Procurement Assistant

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Construction Procurement Assistant supports the Buyer with item setup and manages purchase order processes, inventory analysis, reporting, and product-flow execution. The role helps ensure Stores receive the right products at the right place and time while optimizing inventory dollars and turns without jeopardizing Store operations. Under Procurement management direction, the position also supports preparation of bid documents and follows up with vendors or requesters to verify ship dates, quantities, specifications, pricing, and related information. The position handles demand forecasting, fulfillment, allocation, replenishment, purchase-order creation and release, supplier coordination, product lifecycle activities, and inventory parameters. It works with Buyers, Stores, vendors, distribution facilities, and internal customers to resolve product-flow issues and support store operations, category transitions, promotional activity, new and discontinued products, recalls, and new store openings. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1–2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
Ability to function well in teams and work effectively on individual and team assignments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong prioritization skills.
Basic understanding and knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
Office computer skills.
Good time management and planning skills.
Strong communication skills.
Decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to gather and interpret data in various formats.

Responsibilities

Support the Buyer by performing item setup.
Manage purchase-order processes, inventory analysis, reporting, and product-flow execution.
Support and execute preparation of bid documents and follow up with vendors or requesters to verify ship dates, item amounts, specifications, prices, and related information.
Manage demand forecasting, fulfillment, allocation, order creation and order groups, replenishment methods, and inventory deployment at the store, distribution center, and item levels.
Identify and resolve product-flow issues, including competitive response and Procurement mailbox matters.
Analyze past, current, and future trends.
Work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts, timelines, claims, and recalls.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve fill rates and on-time measures.
Identify and resolve issues that may significantly affect the business or interrupt product flow, including store and competitive-market issues.
Manage product lifecycles, including new-item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, and end-of-life recommendations and analysis.
Lead the creation and release of purchase orders.
Expedite shipments of packaging and supplies when needed for timely delivery.
Validate and maintain new-item information.
Communicate with Buyers, Stores, vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues.
Set system parameters as appropriate to support planograms, store inventory, order books, and Additional Quantity or Exception Order limits.
Adhere to receipt plans related to product flow.
Support distribution-facility responsibilities using established processes and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product lifecycle, and recalls.
Manage category transitions by ensuring inventory is sufficient to support store planograms.
Develop and execute strategies for new and discontinued products.
Manage replenishment allocation parameters and identify and implement process improvements.
Respond to store product-flow and supply issues through Remedy using established guidelines and processes.
Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new-store opening orders to arrive turnkey, and maintain new-store guidelines and processes.
Conduct store visits to identify and resolve category gaps, planogram issues, and vendor gaps.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.