Buyer, Ops - Honolulu, United States - 2139 GG Inc. US Operations

Description

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.

Reporting the Manager, Central Purchasing, the Buyer assists with purchasing all food products and supplies according to airline specifications and approved suppliers. Monitors days on hand to meet financial requirements, and well as inventory levels in the unit. Coordinates all deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements. Monitors menus and meal cycle changes for purchasing requirements. Checks the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Using SAP or current ERP system including Materials and Production BOMs along with customer flight schedules to determine quantities of all customer-required food, beverage, and related menu components along with Kitchen Operational Materials.

Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases, and to eliminate stock overages and shortages

Monitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assures all products are wholesome for customer use

Assists units in generating and establishing an accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly through cycle changes for any BOM and Forecasting errors

Audits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders

Monitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept

Follows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages

Participates in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor managements system

Understands and ensures compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications

Ensures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensures appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials cost

Ensures all Monthly KPI's are met up to an including, DOH, Food Cost, Material Controls (AVT) are met

Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees

Audits requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required.

Assures involvement in EOM inventory Process to assure all materials are properly inventoried

Assures cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided.

Performs special projects and other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent required

College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred

Work Experience:

1 to 2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required

Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control preferred

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

General food knowledge

Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required

Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills

Able to work with little supervision

Detail oriented

Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

Effective oral and written communication skills

Effective listening skills

Multi-lingual a plus

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: na

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: up to 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all internal departments

External Relationships: Suppliers and external customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular Office Environment, may spend some time working in food storerooms

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: na

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, Central Purchasing or General Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): na

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

Estimated Total Size of Team: 1

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

We treat each other with respect and we act with

We communicate and keep each other informed

We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver as a team

We have for our work and we pay attention to the little details

We foster an environment of , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us