BUYER

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the procurement and management of inventory for all McLane Grocery divisions; utilizing various McLane Systems, applications and best practices to achieve the goals set forth for the department for service level, DSII, overstocks, distributions, SKU management and income.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Ensure that all pricing and deals are accurate and that any changes or updates are communicated in accordance with company pricing and deal policies.
• Work closely with and communicate well with suppliers, brokers, customer and McLane Grocery divisions, to include customer service, sales, accounting and operations.
• Analyze sales and purchasing trends to identify, plan and execute seasonal strategies and other changes in demand.
• Utilize McLane systems to identify income opportunities.
• Review daily service level, DSII reporting, and daily out reports by division (Report Net, and MPulse SL cube).
• Review of the past due and unconfirmed purchase orders report, three-day time supply.
• Review of warehouse receiving and inventory adjustments.
• Buy in accordance with the policies and best practices of McLane Company, adhering to the requirements necessary to meet individual, department and company objectives.
• Assist with purchasing, online distributions; overstock resolution, weekly filter trips, TIPS/Deal End review, SKU management, and Deal and Cost Change approval.
• Assist in invoice discrepancies and help in seasonal planning as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A teammate in this position must:

• Have a BS or BA in business or related major.
• Have 2 years business related work experience.
• Have purchasing or inventory management background preferred. Management and supervisory experience helpful, along with experience from a distributor or wholesale background.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as some sales experience is also helpful.
• Possess excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be a team player with a winning attitude.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.