Candy Procurement Specialist

1 day ago

Great Neck, New York, United States Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. Full time

Candy Buyer Job Description

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled Candy Buyer to join our team at Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. The successful candidate will be responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Order products to meet forecasted demand and ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
* Obtain best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times and strive to obtain inventory and turn goals while maintaining service level and minimizing distress.
* Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions and develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center, and division office personnel.
* Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
* Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
* Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
* Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues.
* Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
* Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
* Maintain all necessary department files and records.
* Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.

**Qualifications:**

* Minimum of 8 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in industry or retail: grocery, candy, beverage experience a plus.
* Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
* Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices.
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
* Ability to plan and organize effectively.
* Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
* Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel.
* Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

**About Us:**

Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC is a leading Wholesale Food Company that provides the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. We are committed to excellence and strive to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

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