About this role
Overview
Oversee an entire product line’s inventory levels and conduct buying in respective categories through collaboration with management, procurement and administration.
Must be Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
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Identify customer needs in order to find possible new product offerings.
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Negotiate prices and consider the company’s profitability before placing orders.
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Builds and maintains professional relationships with our vendors and partners.
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Maintain proper inventory levels and ensure product supply is uninterrupted through inventory control and proper ordering procedures.
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Process and create purchase orders in the system.
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Strategize with management to develop promotional product lines or special offerings, depending on availability of various items.
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Partner with vendors in order to have a constant supply of popular inventory items throughout the year at prices that are within the company budget.
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Plan pricing strategies on various product lines to reach an agreement with suppliers that allow for optimal pricing.
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Establish reliable lines of contact with management team as orders are filled and invoices have been issued.
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Anticipate possible supply shortages depending on unpredictable variables and devise strategies to solve any problems with inventory supply.
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Publish inventory and ordering reports so that upper management and other departments can get a clear idea of progress or struggles.
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Work with the Warehouse Supervisor and Operations Manager to ensure deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
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Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures, FSMA regulations and Company Food Safety Plan.
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Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.
Qualifications
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3-5 years retail experience, previous buying experience strongly preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain management or another related field required.
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Solid communication and negotiating skills.
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Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms
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Impeccable attention to detail.
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Ability to work well with a team.
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Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
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Willingness to take initiative and exercise independent judgement
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Bilingual Spanish/English
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Experience in the manufacturing industry and strong understanding of supply chain management concepts preferred
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