Junior Buyer
Associated Grocers of New England
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- Location
- Pembroke, NH
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 5
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Associated Grocers of New England
Wholesale · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Review and place orders using the Himpact buying system
- Accomplish inventory turn, profitability and minimum aged inventory goals
- Review reports for assigned items and vendors, including out of stocks and order expediting
- Interact with vendors, customers and departments regarding purchasing procedures and order status
- Manage service levels and project and procure promotional inventory
- Communicate suggested item deletions to the Category Manager
- Maintain data information, files, reports and price lists on assigned commodities
- Communicate out of stocks, late reserve shipments and cancelled orders through weekly bulletins
What you need
- Associate's degree in business and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer experience including Microsoft Office applications
Key skills
Strong organizational skillsMicrosoft Office applications
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SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Entry level buyer position which performs purchasing and procurement functions for assigned area. Responsible for establishing and maintaining inventory levels to meet Company requirements for nonperishable merchandise and supplies.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Daily review and order placement utilizing the Himpact buying system to maintain excellent service levels.
Accomplishing inventory turn, profitability and minimum aged inventory goals.
Daily review of reporting for assigned items/vendors which include buyer out of stocks, inventory adjustments and order expediting.
Interacts with vendors, customers and departments regarding purchasing procedures and status of orders.
Service Level Management
Promotional inventory projection and procurement based upon programs communicated by Category Manager.
Communicate with Category Manager suggested item deletions.
Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities.
Communicates to customers out of stocks, late reserve shipments, and cancelled orders through weekly bulletin updates.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree in business and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer experience including Microsoft Office applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily a sedentary work environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
No or very limited physical effort required
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.