Fresh Buyer I

• Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
• Assesses current inventory to determine order quantity.
• Completes forward buy research, analysis and makes recommendations to Category Manager.
• Completes purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels.
• Reviews monthly display planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet ad requirements.
• Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.
• Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.
• Manages inventory investment to attain projected category profitability.
• Reviews and resolves pre-books/scan based issues received from stores or division personnel, may require reordering product or accepting product returns from stores.
• Completes quarterly scorecard to assess whether inventory, service level and category profitability were attained.
• Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes adjustments as needed.
• Conducts loss prevention reviews and recommends package changes to the category team.
• Visits stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
• Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
• Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.
• Resolves store distribution issues by acting as a liaison with the Transportation department and store associates.
• Maintains all necessary department files and records.
• Maintains assigned SKU integrity maintenance in system.

• Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
• Supports and implements corporate initiatives.

• Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or relevant experience of marketing, accounting and financial management practices preferred. Store department managerial experience preferred.
• This is the senior level buying position, at least five years buying experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
• Understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.
• Strategy development skills
• Relationship management skills
• Familiarity with Category Business Planning.
• Computer aptitude with the ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software

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