Buyer - Meat Seafood Deli

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just searching for a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just searching for a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

As a buyer, you will be responsible for the profitable procurement of product lines assigned. You will buy in accordance with policies and guidelines set forth by the Company and the Distribution Center.

• Maintain acceptable service levels and ensure in-stock on all ad product
• Review and react to any issues on the daily out of stock report
• Constantly review forecasts (regular, promotional, and seasonal) and react to any trends
• Review and update buy multiples and purchase order constraints to correlate with forecasts
• Review and update lead times based on product demand, vendor behavior, and seasonal events
• Understand deal structures and incorporate into buying strategy to achieve best cost of goods; use forward buy opportunities to obtain best possible costs
• Check inbound purchase orders for timely delivery and proactively work with the vendor roker on any foreseen issues
• Obtain inventory turn goals. Set and maintain inventory levels in relation to anticipated and actual sales
• Schedule purchases of perishable product and maintain code date requirements
• Assist in the maintenance functions pertaining to proper freight charges, pricing brackets, allowances and deal information
• Maintain an ongoing communication dialog with the Sales Manager(s), for consideration in making future buying and/or programming decisions
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store directors, distribution center and division office personnel
• Assist in promotional distributions

• Work on special projects assigned by management
• At times the incumbent may visit the Distribution Center operations
• Skills and abilities
  
  required to do the job
• Bachelor's Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required
• Retail operations management experience
• Marketing experience helpful
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs
• Knowledge of distribution systems helpful
• Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent Supply Chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years buying experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills…