Merchandiser - Buyer /Procurement Food Manufacturing

Newport Meat Southern California • Newport Beach, CA

227d • $72,300 - $108,500

About The Position

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company's product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards including timely scheduling of pick up and receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required. Full Time onsite in Irvine CA. Schedule: 8am - 5pm / Mon - Fri.

Requirements

• HSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree Preferred
• 2 years' buying/ purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and excellent organizational and follow up skills required.
• AS400 experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Reviews guide daily and place PO's as needed with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards.
• Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using the system generated reports and information from internal departments.
• Confirms all PO's for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns.
• Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required.
• Communicates daily with the Sales team.

Benefits

• For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED