Sr Buyer Produce
Core
Manage inventory levels, supplier relationships, and purchase orders for produce items across multiple distribution centers to ensure service levels and minimize spoilage.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Produce)
Builds
Efficient supply chain for foodservice customers
Domain
Foodservice / Produce Procurement
Required skills
Forecasting, inventory management, vendor relationship management, cost analysis, freight consolidation, purchase order execution, data reconciliation
Preferred skills
Produce category expertise, fast-paced foodservice environment experience, knowledge of freight concepts, PRISM and E3/AWR systems
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PRISM, E3/AWR
Responsibilities
Analyze economic order quantities and forecasts to create efficient purchase orders; Proactively review out-of-stock reports to ensure order fulfillment; Collaborate with logistics to achieve freight consolidation and maximize net income; Execute forward-buy opportunities to achieve profitability; Reconcile costing discrepancies between POs and vendor invoices; Maintain accurate freight rate information and update transportation market data; Develop and interpret demand data based on forecasts and inventory targets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC