Merchandiser, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Summary

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company’s product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards, including timely scheduling of pickup and receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required.

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Buy Guide/Ordering – Reviews guide daily and places POs as needed with suppliers. Orders must be accurate for amount, freight, price, and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards. Works with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
• Daily Reports – Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper inventory levels using the system‑generated reports and information from internal departments (e.g., Out of Stock and Over‑allocated Reports).
• Confirmations – Confirms all POs for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Inventory Management – Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve the best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns. Works with inland logistics to arrange for on‑time product deliveries.
• Item/Vendor Maintenance – Updates all item and vendor information in the system as required, including pricing, freight, brackets, and ship points.
• Communicates daily with the Sales team.

• Education: HSD or equivalent / Bachelor Degree Preferred
• Experience: 2 years’ purchasing or food distribution experience required.
• Food service Distribution
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and excellent organizational and follow‑up skills required.
• AS400
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred.

• Daily Procurement Decisions – which items and quantities are purchased daily.
• Supplier Decisions – which vendor product is purchased from.
• Inventory Management Decisions – product movement and shelf‑life management.
• Occasional price negotiations with vendors.
• Most important decisions require review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
• Expedite or change source vendors – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising.
• Accounting variances – reviewed and approved by Supervisor or VP of Merchandising.