Assistant II, Meat

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a driven Buyer Support Associate to assist the Fresh Sales team. You will interact with retailers, vendors, and the traffic department, and help prepare documents, purchase orders, and sales bulletins.

You will monitor orders, adjust prices in SCM, generate weekly reports, and support the Meat Sales Manager with daily priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Excel/Word and strong numerical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and Word knowledge.
• Strong math skills and proficient in 10-key.
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of SCM and mainframe systems and functions.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with retailers, brokers, vendors, sales representatives and traffic department.
• Create documents such as sales bulletins pertinent to item and category information or as requested by manager.
• Create, track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Price changes in SCM.
• Create reports for buyers and managers on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Perform other duties as required by Meat Sales Manager or Senior Buyer.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong math skills

Detail oriented

Multitask / meet deadlines

Strategic thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

10-key

Job description

Job Description

Assist the Fresh Sales team with all aspects of the department, with the primary focus on buyer assistance. Extensive retailer, vendor and sales team interaction and communication.

Job Description

Assist the Fresh Sales team with all aspects of the department, with the primary focus on buyer assistance. Extensive retailer, vendor and sales team interaction and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with retailers, brokers, vendors, sales representatives and traffic department.
• Create documents such as sales bulletins pertinent to item and category information or as requested by manager.
• Create, track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Price changes in SCM.
• Create reports for buyers and managers on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Perform other duties as required by Meat Sales Manager or Senior Buyer.
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching from a floor level to six feet in height. Walking, writing, sitting, and climbing.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel and Word knowledge.
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker who identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of SCM and mainframe systems and functions.
• Strong math skills and proficient in 10-key.
• Strong communication skills.