Maintains responsibility for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Category Managers to achieve the goals of the category business plan. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buys in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the Company, Category Manager(s), and Distribution.
- Must have Produce experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant work experience preferred. A degree in marketing, accounting and financial management practices preferred.
- Store department managerial experience preferred.
- This is the mid level buying position, at least two years buying experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
- Understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.
- Familiarity with Category Business Planning.
- Computer aptitude with the ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.
Why Work for Supervalu?
SUPERVALU Inc. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $17 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of almost 3,400 stores. Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has about 35,000 employees. We know that bright, motivated people are the reason for our success. Because of our employees, we’ve been providing the best service to our customers for more than 135 years.
We encourage FRESH thinking, offer an environment of inclusion and support, and set no boundaries on your achievement!
A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. SUPERVALU is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
- Assesses current inventory to determine order quantity.
- Completes forward buy research, analysis and makes recommendations to Category Manager.
- Completes purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels.
- Reviews monthly display planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet ad requirements.
- Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.
- Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible.
- Manages inventory investment to attain projected category profitability.
- Reviews and resolves pre-books/scan based issues received from stores or division personnel, may require reordering product or accepting product returns from stores.
- Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.
- Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
