Logistics/Buyer Lvl III

Kroger•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for replenishment of assigned vendors/items through designated DCs. Monitor shipments and inventory, communicate with divisions and suppliers, and generate purchase orders to optimize DC service levels, days of supply, aged inventory, and store in-stock. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Experience in either replenishment buying, store co-management, operations, supply chain, merchandising, or similar experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree
Exposure to Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse, Business Objects, Kroger Procurement Systems
Division store management experience

Responsibilities

Manage the most difficult replenishment desks, including items with the highest volume, demand volatility, perishability, SKU count, and/or supply chain complexity.
Write POs for designated vendors (turn and promotional).
Perform accounting research and validate PO costs and contracts to ensure correct billing as required.
Replenish any new items based on reset schedules.
Manage the flow of product related to pack changes, bonus packs, and discontinued items.
Review division ad and display plans.
Liaison for assigned DCs and divisions and manage relationships
Manage critical metrics with DCs, departments, divisions and, in some cases, stores (e.g., aged and excess inventory, days of supply, and service levels).
Mentor and assist in training and developing replenishment buyers with regards to best practices to achieve team goals.
Serve as backup to Coordinator/Lead Buyer with overall team responsibilities when they are out of the office.
Collaborate with vendors to discuss major upcoming promotions and new items.
Review forecasts for turn, ad, and display merchandise and collaborate with demand planners to improve.
Develop strategies, best practices, and forecasts to assist other buyers, departments, and vendors.
Partner with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) analysts and ensure third parties receive accurate forecasts.
Coordinate arrival of product and warehouse turnover in accordance with retail store needs, sound inventory control, and warehouse delivery schedules; manage delivery rescheduling.
Communicate with warehouse receivers, inspectors and the Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC).
Communicate with all suppliers to promote accuracy/efficiency of the ordering process, the completeness of shipments, and on-time deliveries; notify vendors of replenishment needs for manufacturing planning.
Identify supply chain capacity constraints, logistics and other opportunities (e.g., promo DTS opportunities).
Conduct regular store order reviews.
Allocate product as needed.
Receive and manage Quality Assurance information to maintain fresh, sellable product in the warehouses (fresh dept. only).
Maintain flexibility to work some weekends and holidays.
Maintain flexibility to travel up to 25%.