Procurement Analyst - Grocery Edibles

Raley's•West Sacramento, CA

About The Position

As a Procurement Analyst at Raley’s you are responsible for maintaining the appropriate inventory levels for specific categories to ensure optimal store site shipping rates and warehouse inventory turns. You will analyze product sales history, trends, and demands forecasts to establish optimal Material Requirements Planning (MRP) rules. This job classification requires knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of inventory management as well as knowledge of inventory management systems and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and a minimum of three or more (3+) years’ experience in retail operations, retail or wholesale sales or distribution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge and application of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of inventory management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Maintain effective working relationships with all distribution center functions and assigned suppliers to maximize efficiencies.
Adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate inventory levels for specific categories to ensure optimal service level rates, inventory turns, code dating, and profitability.
Analyze sales and inventory metrics to establish appropriate reorder points.
Conduct forecast analysis for promotional products.
Maintain cost conditions in SAP to ensure accurate costing of products prior to receipt into the warehouse.
Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to meet service levels and inventory objectives as defined for assigned categories.
Develop and recommend plans to address issues of inventory overstock or inventory shortages.
Monitor quality of daily inventory by reviewing reports from the DC, temperature reports and upcoming expiration dates; coordinating the disposal of unacceptable product.
Coordinate prioritization of inbound receiving and delivery schedules with the appropriate personnel in the distribution centers.
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support objectives established by management.
Act as point of escalation if stores don’t receive the correct products; researching order and delivery status in SAP to generate solution.
Provide analytical support to the Category Managers, by analyzing and acting upon daily internal reports to properly maintain service levels, inventory days, available inventory dollars and adequate or excess stock and receiving exceptions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, paid weekly
Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) including company contributions and matching funds
Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
Scholarship opportunities for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
Paid time off
Family leave and time off
Life insurance
Wellness Programs (Raley’s Healthy Lifestyles)
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax - commuter, childcare, and medical expenses)
Health Savings Account
Corporate store and discount programs (10% off groceries, free items)
Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc.
Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and community events
On-site pop up grocery market
On-site all you can eat fruit bar