Buyer - Chicago, United States - Restaurant Depot
Description
Buyer
Jetro Restaurant Depot
Whitestone, NY Buyer is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.
Key Responsibilities include:
Order products to meet forecasted demand.
Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times.
Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress
Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.
Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in industry or retail: grocery, candy, beverage experience a plus.
Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact
- based decisions.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
Required experience:
Purchasing/Vendor Management or Retail: 2 years
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performancebased bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Matched 401K
- Vacation, Personal & Sick Time
Brand:
Restaurant Depot
Address: 1030 W Division St Chicago, IL
Property Description: 59- MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
Property Number: 593
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