Job Description:
Responsible for the profitable procurement on product lines assigned. Buy in accordance with policies and guidelines set forth by the Company and the Distribution Center.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required.
- Retail operations experience, with a minimum of one year experience as either a Produce or Perishable Manager preferred.
- Marketing experience helpful.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, etc).
- Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision.
- Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
- Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk. Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a typical workday.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Responsible for managing Distribution Center inventory across several specific categories.
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Optimize store service levels at 98% or above (100% on sale items).
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Maintain ongoing communication link with Produce Merchandising and vendors to insure proper understanding of promotional activity and adequate level of logistical support.
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Manage inventory levels and product rotation.
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Responsible for overall item gross profit: negotiate basic product cost and logistical elements that improve cost and efficiency.
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Assist the Produce Sales Manager in the development of category business plans.
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Work with Logistics Coordinator to help manage the timely an efficient flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
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Use various tools and sources to forecast and communicate weekly product needs for the division.
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Responsible for quantities and timing of product into the distribution center.
