Purchaser

This position is accountable for maintaining stock integrity through purchasing and transferring beer and monitoring sales. The purchaser is responsible for managing the entire inventory of goods for resale by maintaining proper inventory amounts to meet sales goals while simultaneously monitoring stock levels of perishable items to control shrink.

Qualifications:

1 years industry experience or equivalent

Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position

Requires the ability to manage multiple projects with tight be a proactive self-starter and self-learner

Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities

Must be able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information in a professional manner

Requires excellent interpersonal skills. Must be a team player with the ability to work with a variety of people at all levels

Be able to communicate and effectively interact with Vendors

Up to date with current industry trends

Ability to generate inventory turns and product movement

Ability to ensure low out-of-stocks by monitoring stock levels forecasting effectively

Ability to review and analyze inventory

Ability to communicate new product information to team members

MS Office environment experience required e.g. Word Excel Outlook and Power Point)

Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to work and make decisions independently

Excellent phone etiquette

Promote and maintain a positive professional environment. Adhere to dress code standards governing appearance

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests

Able to work with minimum supervision

Analytical and attention to detail to maintain precise standards

Job Duties

Maintains an up-to-date Task & Duty Processes notebook for this position to be utilized by backup personnel in case of extended or unexpected absences

Know our breweries pull date system and recognize out-of-code items

Purchase beer from breweries according to schedule

Check and maintain beer inventory daily

Purchase and sell beer from/to other distributors as necessary

Arrange transportation to and from the breweries

Consolidate our breweries loads to company warehouses on a weekly basis

Periodically check truck rates for cost reliability

Work with accounting to file claims with breweries and trucking companies as needed and follow up on credits received

Perform product costing of freight for new products

Prepare the monthly forecast

Prepare depletion reports for suppliers

Prepare the weekly code date report / out-of-stock

Attend a weekly staff meeting to review and discuss inventory issues with other departments

Communicate with the warehouse about incoming loads and other status

Track orders and make order changes when needed

Track forecasts to prevent any future problems

Assist Wichita Beer by arranging transportation for their weekly beer order and helping with close dates

Communicate with area sales managers concerning inventory problems such as date

Training seminars training films and in-house training will be provided as necessary to expand product knowledge and to improve performance

Keep up with product promotions incentives and price changes that may affect inventory of the product

Perform other duties as directed by management

Attend company meetings as requested

Follows company policies & procedures

Maintain open and clear communications with the managers and other employees of the company

Maintain forward thinking and bring positive feedback and ideas to the General Manager

Have a positive attitude about the company and all of your fellow employees when in discussions with others

This list is not all inclusive but rather an overview of the roles primary work duties.