Construction Procurement Assistant

1016 Meijer Great Lakes LP; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Parental leave

Education assistance

Team member discount

Career development

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a procurement/supply chain professional to drive demand forecasting, fulfillment and allocation at the store/store cluster level. You will create and release purchase orders, coordinate with buyers and suppliers, and ensure inventory plans align with store planograms and promotions.

The role requires 1-2 years in procurement or supply chain, strong Excel/Office skills, and clear communication to resolve issues across stores and distribution centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, fulfillment and allocation at store/DC/item level, including order creation and groups.
• Lead purchase orders and manage inventory, planograms and allocation parameters.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve fill rates, timelines and issue resolution.
• Manage new store openings orders and store-opening guidance.
• Communicate with buyers, stores, vendors, and internal Meijer customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Benefits

Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth

What You'll Be Doing:

Accountable for Demand Forecasting, Fulfillment and Allocation at the store/DC/item level including the Order Creation and Order Groups, Replenishment method, Inventory deployment strategy within Spend (receipt and inventory plans), ., Identify and resolve product flow issues including competitive response and Procurement mailbox. Responsible for past, current, and future trend analysis; Responsible to work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts and timelines, claims and recalls. Supplier collaboration to drive fill rates and on-time measures; Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately - including procurement mailbox and remedy resolution. Manage product lifecycles: new item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, end of life recommendation / analysis. Lead the creation and release of purchase orders. Expedites shipments of Packaging and Supplies as needed for timely deliveries. Validation and maintenance of new item information. Communicates with Buyers, Stores, Vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues. As appropriate, set system parameters to support plan-o-gram set, store inventory, order book, and Additional Quantity / Exception Order limits. Responsible to adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow. Accountable for various responsibilities to the distribution facilities using established process and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product life cycle and recalls. Manages category transitions by ensuring appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams. Executes clear strategy for new and discontinued products. Manages all replenishment allocation parameters including identifying and implementing process improvements. Appropriately responds to store issues (Remedy) as it relates to product flow and supply, using established guidelines and processes. Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new store opening order to arrive at turnkey for all new store openings and maintain new store guidelines and processes. Conducts store visits identifying category gaps/planogram issues/resolution and vendor gaps. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You'll Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 1-2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
• Function well in teams and able to work effectively on individual and team assignments.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possesses strong prioritization.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the procurement and supply chain processes.
• Office computer skills.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to gather and interpret data in various formats.

About Meijer

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

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