Inventory Planner, Produce & Floral
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
Executes assigned commodity purchasing plan. Responsible for overseeing procurement and shipment of Produce/Floral items to Whole Foods Distribution Centers.
Responsible for upholding quality standards and product specifications on an assigned commodity group.
Works with vendor partners to clarify performance expectations identify potential issues and develop effective resolution strategies.
Responsible for accurately pricing purchase orders.
Provides consistent market updates and analysis to the Perishable Merchandising team.
Networks constantly to identify and nurture relationships with suppliers.
Serves as resource for multiple stakeholders both internal and external.
Partners with the logistics team to ensure on time arrival to our Distribution Centers.
Responsible for covering for other commodity groups within the team as needed.
Responsible for analyzing available supply vs network wide demand.
Partners with Retail Vendor Managers to execute planned assortment purchasing agreements and programs.
Skills:
Understands and applies buyer/procurement concepts principles and practices.
Able to evaluate and certify suppliers and producers.
Develops and applies buying/procurement practices that meet company and customer expectations ensure quality and maximize savings and efficiencies.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and high levels of tact diplomacy and confidentiality.
Tailors communication approach to specific situations and audiences.
Able to negotiate mutually beneficial supplier/producer arrangements terms and conditions.
Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret purchasing procurement contract delivery quality pricing and other issues.
Create spreadsheets charts and reports that contain relevant projections and performance data that can be clearly understood by diverse audiences.
Possess clear understanding of WFM and supported region / stores business objectives.
Has passion for Organics Fair Trade and the Natural Foods industry.
Applies a customer-focused sensibility when analyzing business prospects and/or performing ongoing work activities.
Team-player with a positive attitude and comfortable with ambiguity.
Works effectively with others in groups in cross-functional settings and with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
Adheres to the WFM principles and core values.
Displays strong levels of customer service.
- BA/BS degree and 2-4 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with MS Office Professional Suite including intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Experience in stakeholder and communication management
- Knowledge of the WFM product mix supply base and retail operations.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 49200.00 - 86100.00 USD annually
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- SAP EWM
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel
- Production Planning
- Retail Math
- MRP
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