Fresh Sales Assistant | Meat

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

401(k) with match

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states.

This role supports the Meat Sales team with procurement tasks, PO creation, and daily orders, enabling efficient store operations and retailer collaboration. The position emphasizes strong Excel/Access skills, fast-paced multitasking, and effective communication with brokers, vendors,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers in all procurement aspects of the department with primary responsibility of creating PO’s and assisting member retailers.
• Contact brokers, vendors, and sales representatives for needed information by the department.
• Create promotional (Excel) documents pertinent to item and category information or as requested the Buyers or Sales Manager.
• Enter store orders in the system and re-bill out of stocks / reship product.
• Submit and research store credit requests.
• Track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Create on Demand reports for Buyers and Category Managers on a daily basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing back of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Move daily stores orders as needed to support daily retail service level.
• Communicate with the corporate traffic department and suppliers on email or phone.
• Perform other duties as required by Sales Manager or Buyers.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Strong math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Description

Assist the Meat Sales team with all aspects of the department, with the primary focus on buyer

Position Summary

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

Position Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers in all procurement aspects of the department with primary responsibility of creating PO’s and assisting member retailers.
• Contact brokers, vendors, and sales representatives for needed information by the department.
• Create promotional (Excel) documents pertinent to item and category information or as requested the Buyers or Sales Manager.
• Enter store orders in the system and re-bill out of stocks / reship product.
• Submit and research store credit requests.
• Track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Create on Demand reports for Buyers and Category Managers on a daily basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing back of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Move daily stores orders as needed to support daily retail service level.
• Communicate with the corporate traffic department and suppliers on email or phone.
• Perform other duties as required by Sales Manager or Buyers.

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 Access knowledge
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate, ability to multi-task 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

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale Divisions. The consolidated run-rate sales for AWG are $12.3billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, print and digital marketing services, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmaceutical products, specialty foods, and natural and organic products.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus