Associate Buyer

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Buyer to ensure efficient product flow and maintain customer service levels. This role involves negotiating with vendors, managing inventory, and collaborating with team members to meet organizational goals. The company offers a supportive work environment with benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as career progression opportunities. If you have a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills, this position is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to feeding local communities while advancing your career.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Company Matched 401K

PTO and Holiday Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure products from vendors and maintain service levels.
• Negotiate with vendors to maximize product flow and manage inventory.
• Work with team members to achieve established goals.

Skills

Statistical Acumen

Analytical Ability

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Salary Range

$50,700-$65,800

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.

The Associate Buyer is responsible for attaining and maintaining agreed upon service levels by customers while adhering to budgeted inventory levels. Additionally, he/she engages with customers on service levels and partners with vendors to successfully manage all aspects of product flow.

Job Description

• Full Time -

• Location: Pearl City, HI

You will contribute by:

• Procure product from branded and non-branded vendors.
• Achieve and maintain targeted customer service level rates by monitoring, identifying, reacting to, communicating, and solving potential issues.
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow, manage inventory levels, and coordinate action against close coded, expired, and other unproductive inventory.
• Accomplish budgeted inventory levels utilizing system tools to analyze and react to trends.
• Work with team members to achieve established goals. Interact with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues.
• Partner with the merchandising group on new items, maintenance, and achievement of gross profit goals.
• Assist with seasonal volume, storm recovery, service level recovery, absences, vacation coverage, and/or additional training.
• Travel Required: No

Environment

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

We offer:

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

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Sound statistical acumen, strong interpretation and analytical ability; Professional verbal and written communication skills; Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

Years Of Experience

• 0-2: Relevant Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain. Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - General Studies
• High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

• 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

Hawaiian Housewares, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.