Hybrid Senior Produce Buyer — Forecasting & Inventory

usfoods; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US FOODS is seeking a Sr Produce Buyer to manage inventory for assigned items and drive forecast accuracy across multiple DCs. The role collaborates with Logistics Operations, Produce Category Management, markets and suppliers to optimize the supply chain.

The position requires data-driven decision making, vendor relationship management, and strong communication skills in a hybrid environment with limited on-site days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong forecasting and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on KPIs such as service levels and inventory targets.
• Review forecasts, lead times, and PO accuracy with suppliers.
• Coordinate with logistics and product teams to optimize costs and freight.
• Reconcile PO costs and vendor invoices; ensure data integrity and timely updates.

Skills

Purchasing

Forecasting

Vendor management

Tools

PRISM

E3/AWR

Job description

US FOODS is seeking a Sr Produce Buyer to manage inventory for assigned items and drive forecast accuracy across multiple DCs. The role collaborates with Logistics Operations, Produce Category Management, markets and suppliers to optimize the supply chain.

The position requires data-driven decision making, vendor relationship management, and strong communication skills in a hybrid environment with limited on-site days.