Associate Buyer
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Job Location:
Sheboygan, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities.
As an Associate Buyer you are responsible for attaining and maintaining agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels. Additionally you engage with customers on service levels and partners with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow.
Job Description
Full Time On-Site Role
Location: 2215 Union Ave. Sheboygan WI 53081
You will contribute by:
Procuring products from both branded and non-branded vendors.
Ensuring targeted customer service levels are achieved and maintained by actively monitoring identifying and addressing potential issues and communicating solutions effectively.
Negotiating with vendors and customers to optimize product flow manage inventory levels and address concerns related to close-coded expired and unproductive inventory.
Managing budgeted inventory levels by leveraging system tools to analyze and respond to market trends.
Collaborating with team members to meet established goals and working directly with customers to communicate successes and resolve challenges.
Partnering with the merchandising team to introduce new items maintain product offerings and meet gross profit targets.
Supporting seasonal volume storm recovery service level recovery managing absences covering vacations and facilitating additional training as needed
Were looking for candidates with:
Strong statistical understanding along with excellent interpretation and analytical skills
Professional verbal and written communication abilities
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
0-2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
A Bachelors degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Environment:
Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
We offer:
Weekly Pay
Benefits available from day 1 (medical dental vision and more)
Company matched 401k
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
Employee Assistance Program
Every person matters.
We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
The Fine Print
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree - General Studies High School Diploma - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLCAbout Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers needs.
Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience:
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