Job Description

Associate Buyer

North Hatfield, MA
ID: R-255584
Job Family: Procurement
Job Type: Regular

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices - every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Associate Buyer of Non-Perishables for center store procurement, you will attain and maintain agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels. Additionally, you will engage with customers on service levels and partner with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow and supply chain.

Job Description

Full Time, Hybrid Role - Post Training

Location: North Hatfield, MA or Windsor Locks, CT

You will contribute by:

Procuring & purchasing products from branded and non-branded vendors.

Achieving and maintaining targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues.

Negotiating with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels, and coordinate action against close coded, expired, and other unproductive inventory.

Accomplishing budgeted inventory levels utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends.

Working with team-members to achieve established goals. Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues.

Partnering with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals.

Occasional overtime and/or weekend coverage may be needed to assist with seasonal volume, storm recovery, service level recovery, absences, vacation coverage, and/or additional training.

Travel Required: No

We offer:

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

Company matched 401K

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

We?re searching for candidates with:

Sound statistical acumen, interpretation, and analytical ability

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

1-2 years relevant experience

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)