Product Specialist (Buyer) - Fresh Produce & Poultry
Product Specialist (Buyer) - Fresh Produce & Poultry
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$ 40000 - 65000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Who We Are
Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines such as Chinese Japanese Korean and Thai to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing manufacturing logistics and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US over 2 million square feet of warehousing space and a fleet of more than 1000 trucks were the goto when it comes to reliable delivery services.
At Conexus Food we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. Were looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together well deliver highquality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.
Role Summary:
This role needs to utilize category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to manage inventory levels for all assigned items suppliers and/or categories while maintaining service level targets to our customers across multiple distribution centers. Responsible for delivering forecast accuracy and forecasting per defined goals by SKU and/or product family. Collaborate with logistics operations category management markets and suppliers to understand Best Food Services optimized supply chain opportunities
Key Areas of Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Deliver on KPIs for desk specific goals such as: Service Level DaysInventoryOnHand (DIOH) Excess and Obsolete Inventory (E&O) Spoilage and freight income.
- Proactively review projected out of stock report daily
- Create efficient purchase orders with our suppliers by analyze economic order quantities forecasts lead times vendor setup safety stock etc.
- Communicate closely with our crossfunctional partners to capture seasonal trends and events in the business as well as drive profitability with accurate costs.
- Partner appropriately with product/category management team to maintain supplier relationship and proper accountability.
- Evaluate inbound volume and purchase history to collaborate with warehouse operation on efficient receiving practices; Review or calculate the items cost and sign to confirm it.
- Confirm all purchase orders accurately using vendor confirmation as well verifying this cost using the loaded vendor price list.
- Clear any costing discrepancies between the received POs and vendor invoice.
- Assist Import Clerk to follow up FDA/USDA status.
- Work with vendors to reconcile any discrepancies to achieve PO cost accuracy % on the buyers KPI scorecard.
- Review all daily cost exception report and take appropriate action to ensure all costing data is accurate and up to date
- Coach and be the goto person for junior Product Specialist on day to day function.
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Outofbusiness hours support may be required.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 1 3 years of purchasing and/or related work in the procurement or logistics field produce experience preferred. Prior purchasing and/or logistics environment experience working in a large fast paced foodservice strongly desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills excellent analytical skills demonstrate a keen attention to detail strong interpersonal skills be able to communicate with vendors and crossfunctional.
- Knowledge of freight concepts and vendor pricing preferred.
- Must be able to manage successful relationships with product and transportation providers/suppliers.
- MS Office proficiency including Word Outlook Excel required.
Sponsorship for Employment
Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.
This is a Future Opportunity Position for 2nd or 3rd Quarter of this year.
Salary Range:$40000 $65000
Benefits Offered:
- Medical Insurance Comprehensive coverage to help you and your family stay healthy.
- Dental Insurance Preventive care and treatments to keep your smile bright.
- Vision Insurance Coverage for eye exams glasses and contacts.
- Pet Insurance Help ensure your furry friends are covered for unexpected medical expenses.
- Life Insurance Financial protection for your loved ones in the event of the unexpected.
- 401(k) Plan Save for your future with access to a retirement savings plan.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match:Save for your future and grow your retirement savings with company contributions.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
