Fresh Category Buyer: Inventory & Vendor Relations Lead

Four Seasons Produce, Inc.; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Earned wage access

Paid time off and holidays

401K with employer match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Four Seasons Produce, Inc. is seeking a Buyer – Fresh Category in Ephrata, PA. You will manage inventory and forecasting for fresh products, coordinate with vendors, and communicate inventory exceptions to internal teams.

This role emphasizes supply chain accuracy and collaboration across departments. The position requires at least 1 year in buying or buying support within fresh foods, good analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of buying or buying support experience, preferably in natural/organic fresh foods.
• Fresh food retail or wholesale distribution is a plus.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Solid computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Effective planning and management of inventory for assigned fresh products with KPIs for fill rate and shrink.
• Forecasting best practices to ensure code date compliance, days of supply and turn plans.
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure product management activities are completed on time.
• Manage vendor performance and develop relationships; address issues like fill rate, loading, rejections, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate supplier support for placement and promotional deals; ensure accurate forms and proper document flow.
• Communicate inventory exceptions daily to internal partners and vendors.
• Present opportunities to the sales team in weekly meetings with supplier/market insights.
• Determine inventory adjustments based on demand changes from new accounts or marketing opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Four Seasons Produce, Inc. is seeking a Buyer – Fresh Category in Ephrata, PA. You will manage inventory and forecasting for fresh products, coordinate with vendors, and communicate inventory exceptions to internal teams.

This role emphasizes supply chain accuracy and collaboration across departments. The position requires at least 1 year in buying or buying support within fresh foods, good analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.