Buyer- Replenishment

Overview

FreshRealm - CONNECTING THROUGH MEALS

At FreshRealm we aspire to be THE fresh meal company. Fresh meals are our focus, and we are passionate about revolutionizing this rapidly growing category. 

FreshRealm develops, sources, commercializes and assembles fresh meals. Fresh meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-cook offerings are 100% our focus. We partner with leading Grocery, Convenience, and Omni channel retailers to deliver the very best meals to their customers. Our success is measured by the success of our retail partners. Service, quality, and consistency are our obsession, and we take pride in every meal that our customers place on their shelves.

At FreshRealm meals are more than a source of nutrition; they are our passion. Meals are the heart of a timeless ritual of sitting down to connect with family, friends, and ourselves. We are proud to play a small part in the ritual of “connecting us through meals.”

If you are a leader looking to build the future of fresh meals, you are growth-minded and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, or you are excited to work with the country’s largest retailers, go to market with the best in product quality and work with industry leaders that care for each other and their communities, FreshRealm is the perfect fit for you.

Compensation- $55,000-$78,000 based on experience

OVERVIEW

The Replenishment Buyer is an integral part of the FreshRealm purchasing department, assisting in all buying activities and procedures. This person will work in conjunction with the Central Supply Team, Operations and General Managers to procure all raw materials and packaging and ensure that the right products, right quantities and pricing are available at the right time through acute attention to detail, strong follow-up and communication skills. The buyer will work with the inventory,receiving and planning teams within the plant to assure productivity and accuracy. The Buyer will also measure usage, waste and consumption rates to place orders and keep the facility in stock while maintaining appropriate safety stocks and efficient quantities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage handover from Sourcing Team to plan timely deliveries for samples and launch materials
• Ensure sourcing decisions provide the necessary balance between purchase cost, capacity, flexibility, and supplier performance
• Manage site system-driven MRP to deliver planned purchases in coordination with delists to minimize waste, additional fees and freight costs
• Responsible for accurate and timely PO creation and submission, identifying and incorporating freight and additional costs where applicable 
• Collaborate and coordinate with other facilities to combine orders of like items to meet vendor minimums and maximize vendors’ production efficiency 
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to facilitate problem resolution. Set expectations and monitor via set KPIs.
• Setup and obtain approval for any FedEx shipments and maintain the FedEx Log
• Perform ad-hoc requests and analyses as needed and assist cross-functionally to solve problems as they occur
• Cost reporting and invoice validation when requested
• Analyze the source of Daily Waste to determine the root cause and advise on processes alterations to prevent reoccurance
• Ensure that new launches are successful through the timely purchase and logistical delivery coordination of new materials and ingredients
• Challenge minimum order quantities in line with forecast requirements. Highlight any potential issues with recommendations to resolve with the central supply team.
• Supports the Quality Assurance and Operations departments by working with suppliers to ensure continuous quality improvements and quick product claims resolution

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Skills and Requirements

• Experience utilizing ERP systems required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis background
• Experience in Food Procurement requires, including all types of packaging, ranging from short life fresh ingredients to long shelf-life ingredients preferred

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Business, computer science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, numerical analysis, or a related field or relative work experience
• 4 years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing and/or inventory control

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Learning Agility - the willingness and ability to learn from experience, and subsequently apply that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditions.
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to deliver on what is required to advance the company; takes ownership of work from start to 100% finished work, brings others along with focused intensity
• Functional Skills - Possesses top level relevant, usable, experience and knowledge with the ability to establish themself as the best performer in the industry, at their role and level
• Courage - Prioritizes actions and decisions that move the company forward without hesitation around moments of uncomfortableness; laser focused on the tasks at hand that makes any conflict that could get in the way of that an afterthought
• Thoughtful - In-charge of the room, establishes clear directions in all forms of communication, inclusive, motivates, and in service to others
• Business Athlete - Understands and can execute on and expand FreshRealm's competitive edge strategies, knowledgeable about current and future industry dynamics, knows the competition, winner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/WORK CONDITIONS

Working Conditions: Work is primarily conducted in office, however some work may be conducted remotely via technology. This position may require night and/or weekend work.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is located on a public street and near retail stores. Employee may be exposed to the general public, vehicles and exhaust. This building has a kitchen that is used on a daily basis. Employee is frequently exposed to food aromas, smoke, and other related cooking and cleaning activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Some lifting (up to 30 lbs. and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs). Long hours sitting and using a computer, keyboard smartphone, etc. Occasional standing and/or walking. May need to travel between buildings or plants. Travel may be required on an occasional basis which will include traveling through airports, hotels and other public areas.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other business duties as assigned.

Covid-19 protocols are consistent with State Regulations

Salary : $55,000 - $78,000