Weekend Buyer, Packaging

HelloFresh • Irving, TX

2d

About The Position

This is a weekend role offering a 4 day work week. You will be responsible for the following activities on a Friday - Monday (Weekend 4 x 10s) schedule. As the Weekend Packaging Procurement Buyer you will … Own purchasing and inventory management activities for a variety of packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), ensuring the right product is at the right place at the right time while considering cost targets, contracted suppliers, demand needs and logistical parameters. Manage key weekly operations processes including placing POs, tracking freight, managing production issues, paying invoices, analyzing data and managing inventory and capacity levels. Collaborate and own relationships with HelloFresh distribution centers, 3PL warehouse locations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and inventories match demand requirements to guarantee punctual deliveries and maintain inventory levels that align with production schedule. When needed, holding suppliers accountable to on-time delivery and excellent quality. Collaborate closely with HelloFresh distribution centers, carriers and suppliers. Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally. Lead and facilitate team meetings with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure their readiness for success each weekend. Manage cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and testing new processes and implementing positive change. Work with a team of internal stakeholders to continue building, growing, and improving on our offsite production capabilities. Support your teammates to ensure that no boxes are missed and no ingredients are subbed due to supply chain challenges. Note: At HelloFresh we believe in-person connections are a key component of our culture. Our teams are expected to be in office a portion of the month, exact % is subject to change.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• 1-3 years of procurement and/or sourcing experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
• Independent and autonomous, able to navigate through the workday, escalating where needed
• A leader and a team player, able to delegate and assign tasks to support the team with clarity, organization, and efficiency
• Proactive, able to identify and addressing issues as they arise
• Customer-centric and resourceful willing to do get creative to satisfy customer needs
• Organized and adaptable with proven ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Detail oriented and data driven - curious about what insights can be derived from data

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing and inventory management activities for a variety of packaging Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), ensuring the right product is at the right place at the right time while considering cost targets, contracted suppliers, demand needs and logistical parameters.
• Manage key weekly operations processes including placing POs, tracking freight, managing production issues, paying invoices, analyzing data and managing inventory and capacity levels.
• Collaborate and own relationships with HelloFresh distribution centers, 3PL warehouse locations, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and inventories match demand requirements to guarantee punctual deliveries and maintain inventory levels that align with production schedule. When needed, holding suppliers accountable to on-time delivery and excellent quality.
• Collaborate closely with HelloFresh distribution centers, carriers and suppliers. Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally.
• Lead and facilitate team meetings with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure their readiness for success each weekend.
• Manage cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and testing new processes and implementing positive change.
• Work with a team of internal stakeholders to continue building, growing, and improving on our offsite production capabilities.
• Support your teammates to ensure that no boxes are missed and no ingredients are subbed due to supply chain challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level