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As an OpCo Buyer, you will manage the relationship and inventory investment for assigned vendors to achieve assigned key performance indicators (fill rate, days cost of sales, aged inventory). Additionally, you will collaborate with our sales, marketing and operations to implement programs (Core-Mark or customer specific). You will work with large and small vendors alike to create sustainable and successful partnerships to add value for our vendors, our customers, and ourselves.
Job Responsibility:
Reviewing & maintaining forecasting and inventory levels to ensure targeted fill rates are achieved
Maintain accurate pricing, promotions, and allowances in mainframe systems
Communicating with suppliers and carriers to arrange purchase orders (PO's), and assist Accounts Payable with approval of bills
Identifying & creating solutions to a variety of inventory conditions to avoid spoils and aged inventory
Building successful supplier relationships
Developing and communicating specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each supplier
Managing Fill-rate, DCOS, Aged Inventory and Expiry report within assigned commodities
Negotiating elements of assigned supplier relationships
Providing analysis and recommendations on relevant products
Seasonal planning and implementation
Monitoring new developments, trends, and market activity
Preparing reports and records related to buying and inventory activities
Traveling when required for the position
Maintain safe work environment, adhere to safety procedures
Trade Shows, Special Events knowledge
Tracking Excel reports, Crystal Report writing, Communicating with sales
Building Flyers from scratch, Tracking sales & equipment
Doing miscellaneous reports for Sales & Customer Service
Answering phones, customer orders, credits when needed
Helping with Inventory
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities
Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision making process
Demonstrated professional leadership and negotiation abilities
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve
Able to work independently and communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Proficiency in Excel programing, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs
Strong marketing, merchandising, product, trend, and analytical skills
Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of vendors
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement, Sales and Marketing Flyers
Prior knowledge, or ability to learn about market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns expertise
Nice to have:
4 year degree in related field or equivalent experience/training within the field
Familiarity or working knowledge of AS400 highly desired