Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting

Job Title Sr Buyer -- Meat, Deli, Seafood
Location West Bridgewater, MA
Reports To Supply Chain Manager
FLSA Status Exempt
Department Procurement
Effective Date March 22, 2021-April 1, 2021

Purpose

The Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing the work of the buying team to ensure profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Procurement Manager & Corporate Director, and Sales Managers teams to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery, dairy, bakery and general merchandise desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

* Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all procurement buying staff.
* Work to obtain inventory and turn goals on assigned buying desk.
* Assist Procurement Manager in setting performance targets for buying team in relation to anticipated and actual sales and see that these are maintained.
* Assist in establishing projected sales and profit quotas.
* Participate in the formulation of broad policies and long-range goals, objectives, plans, programs, and projects of the Distribution Center.
* Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
* Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need in order to meet marketing plan.
* 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.
* Reviews all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need in order to meet marketing plan.
* Reviews and resolves pre-books/allocations/scan-based issues received from stores or division personnel.
* Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes buying decisions as appropriate.
* Visits stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
* Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for assigned items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced and billed to stores.
* Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.
* Resolves store distribution issues by acting as a liaison with the warehousing and transportation department and store associates.
* Maintains all necessary department files and records.
* Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
* Develop and mentor members of buying team.
* Remote access to buying system from home or off-site location when necessary.
* Supports and implements corporate initiatives.

Job Requirements

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or relevant experience of marketing, accounting and financial management practices 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 spreadsheets, Microsoft office

Physical Environment
* Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
* Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer.
* Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
* Position may require some travel, including occasional weekend travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

SHAW'S SUPERMARKET'S, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER