POSITION SUMMARY
As a team member of the Supply Chain department, the Buyer will be responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventories and consignment warehouse levels.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepare and perform weekly review of inventory reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects
- Expedite and track the flow of material from shipment to production to ensure production needs are met
- Manage, test, and qualify new supplies/suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base;
Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships
- Collect technical specifications and food safety documentation
- Assist with and review inventory costing with facility accounting staff
- Partner with dry good storage staff and production teams on usage requirements and any material issues
- Review and audit materials to ensure they meet standards before being sent to production
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or combination of relevant education and experience
- One (1) year of experience in inventory management supply ordering
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and present a professional demeanor
- Work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to articulate ideas to both internal and external audiences both verbally and in writing
- Ability to stay current with industry best practices and apply new concepts
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office setting environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and machinery.
- Able to sit for long periods of time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
- Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
- Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
Benefits
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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