Production Buyer Planner

About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Nonunion, hourly position. Position based in Bellevue, WA. Salary range: $26.09 to $34.78 per hour. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8‑9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, packaging, and supplies to support production.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Plan and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels and make adjustments to avoid overstocking or shortages.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on material needs and delivery timelines.
• Analyze data and prepare reports on purchasing, production, and inventory metrics.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve any issues related to deliveries, quality, or pricing.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement and production planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including SOX requirements, for purchasing and financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field, preferred.
• Previous experience in procurement, production planning, or supply chain management, preferably in the beverage or food industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and adherence to company purchasing policies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a company wide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to all users.

For assistance with the application process, please contact us at (option #4).