Senior Buyer

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model.

This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Position Overview:

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

 As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring on average $1.5 million weekly product from manufacturers for multiple warehouses & customers that includes Freight on Board (FOB) buying for customers. You will coordinate multiple activities with Associate Buyers, Buyers, and Assistants to maintain contractual and/or company goals for all major accounts' service levels and inventory levels.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing associates via continual training, recognizing successes for company, teams and individuals, and mentoring against KPI's. You will work with multiple internal and external teams to solve potential issues and will be responsible for proactive communication with the Manager.

Full Time, On-Site Role
Location: 2215 Union Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081

You will contribute by:

• Procuring products from branded and non-branded manufacturers to achieve targeted service levels.
• Managing, directing, and supporting team service levels by identifying, reacting, monitoring, and communicating potential problems
• Collaborating with multiple internal departments to accomplish individual, team and company goals, including the development and implementation of holiday and seasonal plans and working with facilities on service level and inventory opportunities.
• Negotiating with vendors to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels and coordinate action against close coded, expired and unproductive inventory.
• Hosting daily/weekly meetings with customers to discuss problem solving and KPI progress
• Partnering with the team in conjunction with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals.
• Managing a salvage financial budget, working with buyers, vendors, and customers to minimize the expense to C&S.
• Executing the inventory transfer process and budget through vendor negotiations amongst the teams
• Providing constructive feedback to the team through coaching and mentoring that the team can translate into development actions that produce measured results to the company.
• Managing additional tasks and projects as assigned.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Forecasting experience, strong product knowledge and deep understanding of distribution logistics and transportation.
• Gross Profit Enhancements, Shrink Reduction, Freight on Board FOB) buying expertise.
• Interpretation and analytical ability.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• 2-5 years of buying experience
• Wholesale department management and/or retail experience strongly preferred.

Environment:
Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.
We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

The Fine Print:
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.