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- Communicate effectively with external customers (e.g. Vendors, Customers, Brokers, etc.) and internal customers (e.g. various IWC employees and departments - Sales, Operations, Accounting, etc.)
- Assist Procurement Agents with purchasing orders.
- Communicates closely with our cross-functional partners to capture seasonal trends and events in the business as well as drive profitability with accurate costs.
- Proactively reviews projected out of stock report daily to ensure we deliver on customer order fulfillment.
- Analyzes economic order quantities, forecasts, lead times, vendor set-up, safety stock, etc., in-order to create efficient purchase orders with our suppliers.
- May have some replenishment buying responsibility with specific instructions, quantities, vendors, pricing, etc.
- Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
- Expedites open and late orders.
- Maintains a 99% or higher service level to our customers.
- Expedite delivery of product by communication with buyers, vendors and the transportation services.
- Verify inventory status and delivery schedules.
- Successfully resolve problems with delivery, supply, invoicing, rejections, etc.
- Assist sales force with questions concerning product specifications and deliver dates.
- Must have a positive interaction with both external and internal customers at all times.
- Must be able to communicate, get along with and work well with other employees.
- Must be able to read and comprehend all work instructions.
- Confirm all purchase orders accurately using vendor confirmation as well verifying this cost using the loaded vendor price list.
- Verify vendor invoice reconciliations.
- Research shipping and billing discrepancies.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associates Degree from a two-year college preferred.
- Food Service industry and previous Procurement experience preferred.
- Regular attendance and ability to complete assigned shift is essential.
- Work is mainly performed in the Cookeville facility.
- Occasional travel outside of office to food shows and/or training events.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
Replenishment Buyer Trainee - Cookeville, United States - US Foods
Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.Join Our Community of Food People
The Replenishment Buyer Trainee is an Entry-Level position. This position requires the Replenishment Buyer Trainee to be able to learn all duties listed below.
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus
Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more
PURCHASING
At US Foods, we're committed to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASYTMproviding food products that keep operators ahead of customer demand and services that help them run their operations.
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