Lead Buyer for Fresh Produce

2 weeks ago


Great Neck, New York, United States Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. Full time
Lead Buyer for Fresh Produce

Compensation: 125K Plus Bonus and Benefits

Onsite Position

Company Overview: Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC is a prominent Wholesale Food Company dedicated to the efficient procurement and timely distribution of high-quality products across various categories. We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Lead Buyer for Fresh Produce to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview: The Lead Buyer will collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Purchasing and other Senior Buyers to fulfill the company’s objectives. This role is pivotal in managing supply chain operations and inventory for actively promoted categories while ensuring financial accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Procure products to align with projected demand.
  • Negotiate optimal product costs, quality, and service consistently.
  • Ensure compliance with established company policies and procedures.
  • Aim to achieve inventory turnover goals while maintaining service levels and minimizing excess stock.
Collaboration: The Lead Buyer will interface with various departments and personnel to execute job functions effectively. Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, store operations, and distribution center staff is essential.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate acquisition costs to guarantee purchases are made at the most competitive prices while considering quality and reliability.
  • Analyze current inventory, market trends, and promotional impacts to forecast order quantities and provide recommendations to the merchandising team.
  • Conduct reviews and analyses post-promotions to assess if promotional goals were met and devise solutions for any issues.
  • Address and resolve inventory challenges at the store level resulting from allocation or ordering discrepancies.
  • Monitor daily and weekly reports to track costs, quality, service levels, inventory turnover, and distress, making necessary adjustments.
  • Conduct store visits as required to oversee program implementation and gather feedback.
  • Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for items sourced through distribution to ensure accurate invoicing.
  • Resolve billing inquiries from stores by investigating discrepancies and issuing credits when appropriate.
  • Maintain comprehensive department records and files.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to ensure timely product flow through the facility.
  • Utilize remote access for buying systems as needed.
Qualifications:
  • At least 8 years of experience in Purchasing or Vendor Management within the grocery, candy, or beverage sectors.
  • Preferred experience in Marketing/Logistics or a strong understanding of store operations and merchandising practices.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, and financial management.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with interpersonal skills to foster effective business relationships.
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Able to maintain focus and productivity amidst frequent interruptions.


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