Construction Procurement Assistant

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Construction Procurement Assistant supports the Buyer with item setup and the purchase order process, and is accountable for inventory analysis, reporting, and product flow execution. The role helps ensure stores receive the right products in the right place and at the right time while optimizing inventory dollars and turns without jeopardizing store operations. Under Procurement management direction, the position also supports bid-document preparation and follows up with vendors or requesters to verify ship dates, quantities, specifications, pricing, and related information. The position manages demand forecasting, fulfillment, allocation, replenishment, supplier collaboration, product lifecycles, and category transitions. It coordinates purchase orders and shipments, maintains item and replenishment information, resolves product-flow and store issues, supports distribution facilities, and coordinates orders for new store openings. The role communicates with Buyers, stores, vendors, and internal customers and may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
1–2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience.
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, with 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

Manage demand forecasting, fulfillment, and allocation at the store, distribution center, and item level, including order creation and groups, replenishment methods, inventory deployment, and spend plans.
Identify and resolve product-flow issues, including competitive responses 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, and address issues that may affect the business or interrupt product flow.
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 as 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 plan-o-gram sets, store inventory, order books, and Additional Quantity/Exception Order limits.
Adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow.
Support distribution facilities using established processes and guidelines, including matters related to in-stock conditions, product lifecycle, and recalls.
Manage category transitions by maintaining appropriate inventory to support store plan-o-grams and executing strategies for new and discontinued products.
Manage replenishment allocation parameters and identify and implement process improvements.
Respond to store issues related to product flow and supply through Remedy, following established guidelines and processes.
Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new-store-opening orders so they arrive turnkey, and maintain new-store guidelines and processes.
Conduct store visits to identify category gaps, planogram issues, and vendor gaps, and support resolution.