Associate Fresh Buyer (Produce)

H-E-B; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

H-E-B is seeking an Associate Fresh Buyer to learn product assortment, placement, purchase, price negotiation, distribution, and future category strategy alongside a BDM. This orientation role is designed for Partners with limited experience in Business Development Management or Buyer functions.

The position emphasizes working with a set vendor base, executing purchase orders, and coordinating supply chain activities to meet store needs across the HEB network.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in merchandising/retail or Store Operations.
• Category management, buying, supply chain, promotional planning, category analysis or related buying experiences are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with product assortment and placement planning.
• Support purchase orders and vendor negotiations according to category strategy.
• Monitor inventory, days on hand, and freshness to ensure store needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on pricing and promotions.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Detail-oriented

Organization

Formação académica

Degree in business or related field

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

As an Associate Fresh Buyer, you'll train and work with a BDM to learn about product assortment, placement, purchase, price negotiation, distribution, cost negotiation, reacting to customer demand, and planning future category strategy. This position is an orientation job for Partners with limited experience in Business Development Management (BDM) or Buyer functions.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Supply Chain & Inventory Management:
  • Associate Fresh Buyer is a developmental role for Fresh Buyer.
  • Works with set vendor base
  • Executes purchase orders for a pre-defined set of items.
  • Executes (buys to) pre-determined item level product specifications.
  • Somewhat seasonal with little market fluctuations
  • Executes the Supply Chain needs for determined ad/promo items
  • Executes pre-determined supply chain from Suppliers to warehouses then into stores¿
  • Purchase order replenishment
  • Days on hand Inventory levels and Freshness guarantees
  • Markdowns to move shorter dated items
  • Executes out of spec product /load rejections to ensure stores receive the highest quality products
  • Shrink management controls
  • Supplier service level targets
  • Executes the outbound product flow from the HEB warehouse network into the entire network of HEB banner stores (HEB/CM/MT/Joe V's).
• Supplier Cost & Pricing:
  • Supplier Cost Management:
  • Executes pre-determined costs that follows FB and BDM cost negotiations
  • Minimal market price knowledge needed
  • Executes pre-determined item level costing that follows category strategy
  • Executes BDM contract & cost negotiations
• Strategic Planning:
  • Supplier Cost Management
  • Executes pre-determined costs that follows FB and BDM cost negotiations
  • Basic understanding of market pricing is needed
  • Executes pre-determined item level costing that follows category strategy
  • Executes BDM contract & cost negotiations

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in business, merchandising / retail, or Store Operations
• Category management, buying, supply chain, promotional planning, category analysis, merchandising, or other buying related experiences are a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills -
• Working knowledge of product information data flow (item, vendor, cost, price), category trends, promotional planning, category performance analysis, systems, process, and analysis
• Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Organization and project management skills
• PC skills (MS Office and job-related software / programs)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and company-wide initiatives
• Ability to navigate the organization and solve problems within / across departments
• Ability to recommend proactive solutions with limited direction and input
• Initiative: willingness to take risks

Education

• Degree in business, economics, marketing, or related field preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 08/01/2023 PROC3232