Replenishment Buyer

Performance Food Group•Westlake, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Replenishment Buyer, you will manage vendor relationships and inventory investment for assigned vendors to achieve key performance indicators, including fill rate, days cost of sales, and aged inventory. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to implement Core-Mark or customer-specific programs, and build sustainable vendor partnerships that add value for vendors, customers, and the company. The role involves analyzing category performance and developing and executing strategic business plans to improve it. This is an onsite position at Core-Mark headquarters in Westlake, Texas, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Travel may be required. Core-Mark describes its work as supporting America’s food distribution system and offers growth opportunities in an inclusive and safety-focused environment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.
Customer-oriented, with the ability to stay on task.
High attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and professionalism.
Ability to analyze multiple forms of data to support decision-making.
Professional leadership and negotiation abilities.
Ability to prioritize and solve problems.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of vendors.
Knowledge of procurement, sales, and marketing principles and practices.
Prior knowledge of, or ability to learn about, market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in a related field, or equivalent experience or training within the field.
Familiarity or working knowledge of R6, AS400, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and forecast inventory levels to achieve targeted fill rates.
Maintain and build vendor relationships by resolving invoice, product, and delivery problems.
Maintain adequate inventory levels to support service levels for customers and the sales team.
Communicate with internal and external partners in a timely and informative manner, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain buying system parameters to ensure accurate order placement.
Identify and develop solutions for inventory conditions to prevent spoilage and aged inventory.
Develop and communicate supplier-specific performance metrics and goals.
Manage fill rate, DCOS, aged inventory, and expiration reports for assigned commodities.
Analyze relevant products and make recommendations.
Plan and implement seasonal activities.
Monitor new developments, trends, and market activity.
Prepare reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.
Travel when required for the position.
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.