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We are seeking a highly skilled Stock Buyer to join our team at Edward Don & Company. As a Stock Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing and replenishing designated stock items, maintaining adequate inventory levels, and providing timely and quality inventory to maximize customer satisfaction.

• Achieve planned inventory levels, service levels, and inventory turns
• Hold vendors accountable for improving turns and service level results
• Purchase stock judiciously while utilizing available technology and information to maintain adequate item stock levels and support daily sales and promotions
• Keep the Purchasing Manager informed verbally and in writing of activities and problems within assigned area of responsibility
• Maintain the integrity of purchasing variables within SAP
• Expedites open orders to maintain in-stock position and service levels
• Reviews overdue POs and updates SAP due dates to reflect the most accurate estimated date of arrival
• Resolves PO Receipt discrepancies with vendors and DC associates as needed
• Finds alternate sources or substitutes items to avoid long out-of-stock periods
• Identifies slow moving, overstock, and discontinued items and reacts on a timely basis to reduce company ownership through sales accountability, transfers, and returns to vendors
• Works with vendors to review new and existing items, returns requests, delivery, packaging compliance problems, and merchandising priorities
• Resolves shipping, receiving, stocking, and pricing problems with Accounting and Distribution
• Communicates with Sales regarding item status, pricing, and quality issues
• Assists in training of new associates as needed

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3 years of related working experience in a Purchasing or Production Control environment
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel and Word)
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to analyze data and identify root causes
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team to provide superior customer satisfaction to both internal and external customers
• Must be detailed-oriented and well-organized
• Able to adhere to Edward Don & Company's Standards of Conduct policy

• Previous SAP experience/exposure highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field with 1-3 years of related experience in supply chain operations (specifically replenishment and/or purchasing)

Edward Don & Company is the world's leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Our knowledgeable sales representatives, unmatched product selection, nationwide distribution centers, and integration of new technology make us the chosen supplier to all types of foodservice businesses.

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k); paid vacation, personal/sick days, and holidays; job training and development; life insurance; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; merchandise discounts, and much more.