Bashas' Procurement Analyst
Share
Job Location:
Chandler, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
*Please provide a resume.
Company Overview
Bashas is a family-owned regional grocer that operates in Arizona New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas Food City AJs Fine Foods Eddies Country Store and Bashas Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932 Bashas has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores Bashas is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time.
Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities we strive to empower customers with transparency education and access to fresh affordable and nourishing food. Were looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team grow with us and share our purpose.
Position Overview
Are you analytical detaildriven and energized by optimizing inventory performance across a complex retail network As a Procurement Analyst youll play a vital role in ensuring the right products are in the right places at the right time supporting strong service levels healthy inventory turns and profitable operations across our stores and distribution centers.
In this role youll analyze sales trends demand forecasts and inventory data to drive purchasing decisions maintain proper inventory levels and resolve exceptions that impact store fulfillment. Youll work closely with Category Managers distribution center teams vendors and store operations to ensure inventory strategies align with business goals.
If you enjoy blending data analysis with crossfunctional collaboration and thrive in a fastpaced retail environment this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
What Youll Do
Inventory Management & Optimization
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned categories to support service levels inventory turns code dating and profitability.
- Analyze sales performance and inventory metrics to establish reorder points order quantities and store distribution strategies.
- Review vendor case discounts when determining purchase quantities to maximize value.
- Conduct forecast analysis for promotional items and seasonal demand.
- Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to meet inventory and service level objectives.
Issue Resolution & Operational Coordination
- Troubleshoot inventory issues and partner with Category Managers to resolve service level or availability concerns.
- Recommend and implement solutions to address overstock or inventory shortages including store reallocation strategies.
- Monitor daily inventory quality reports from the distribution centers including temperature freshness and expiration data.
- Coordinate the proper handling and disposal of unacceptable products in alignment with company standards.
- Act as an escalation point when stores do not receive correct products; research order and delivery status using inventory systems to resolve issues.
- Coordinate inbound receiving priorities and delivery schedules with distribution center personnel to support operational efficiency.
Analytical Support & Reporting
- Provide ongoing analytical support to Category Managers by reviewing daily internal reports related to service levels inventory days inventory dollars receiving exceptions and excess or shortage conditions.
- Generate adhoc reports as requested to support category strategy forecasting and decisionmaking.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in retail operations retail or wholesale sales or distribution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles practices and procedures.
- Experience using inventory management sales and merchandising systems.
Skills & Strengths
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytical tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational multitasking problemsolving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships with distribution center teams and suppliers.
- Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities.
- Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Physical Demands
You may occasionally experience:
- Frequent sitting and sedentary work
- Prolonged computer monitor viewing
- Keyboarding
Work Environment
This role is performed in a standard business office environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Bashas' is working up a sweat standing its ground in Southwest. The regional grocery chain operates about 130 stores (down from more than 160 in 2008), all but two of which are located in Arizona. (The other locations are in California and New Mexico.) Its holdings include Bashas' tra ... View more
