The Kroger Co. is one of the world's largest grocery retailers, with fiscal 2014 sales of $108.5 billion. The Kroger Co. Family of Stores spans many states with store formats that include grocery and multi-department stores, discount, convenience stores and jewelry stores.
Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners.
We want all our Kroger Associates to feel like valued members of the team; proud of what they do and inspired to come to work every day. That's why we take the time to know you and grow you. Take a closer look at our benefits and rewards, and you'll see why we're a great place to build a career as an Assistant Commodity Buyer in Blue Ash, OH.
As an Assistant Commodity Buyer you will work with the Produce Commodity Buyers, Replenishment Buyers and Promo Planners on ad lid requests and placement of growers orders. You will also assist the Commodity Buyer in the procurement of commodity items needed for the entire enterprise, procuring the best quality at the best possible cost.
The ideal candidate will be a role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
- 2 years’ experience in either replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store co-management, operations, or brand management
- Previous work experience in procurement/replenishment or store management or produce consolidation management a plus
- Working knowledge or Itrade a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
- Ability to work holiday's and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel independently
- Communicate with Replenishment Buyers on product availability, quality, cost, and promotional opportunities (using software systems as required).
- Monitor, receive and process orders submitted from relevant buying center(s) or teams.
- Monitor the progress of orders, follow up, adjust as needed, and send timely advance ship notices.
- Negotiate ad costs with suppliers and communicate to relevant buying center(s) and Promo Planners.
- Keep reconcile file up to date on a daily basis, handle rejections and maintain proper files.
- Collaborate with Produce Region Specialist on commodity grouping and market changes to help implement the Division plan.
- Seek out special buys to supplement regular sales planning. Be alert to the opportunities presented by special offerings and act upon them.
- Maintain information on current market conditions in order to make timely purchases to the best advantage of Kroger.
- Assist with product recalls or voluntary withdrawals for their area of responsibility in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with governmental agencies that regulate the produce industry.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
