Junior Buyer: Foodservice Inventory & Ordering

Feeser's Food Distributors; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeser’s Food Distributors in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our purchasing team. This entry-level role supports inventory replenishment, PO administration, supplier communication, and inventory analysis within assigned categories.

Onsite at our Harrisburg facility, you will help maintain product availability, assist with order accuracy, resolve purchasing issues, and contribute to efficient purchasing processes while learning all aspects of procurement.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 0–2 years in purchasing, merchandising, inventory, warehouse, or distribution.
• Experience in food service or food distribution preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders under guidelines.
• Review system-generated purchasing recommendations.
• Communicate with suppliers on confirmations and lead times.
• Track fill rates and report service concerns.
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams on incoming products.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Support data reporting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

ERP systems experience

Purchasing knowledge

Learning mindset

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Purchasing/Logistics/Finance

Job description

Feeser’s Food Distributors in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our purchasing team. This entry-level role supports inventory replenishment, PO administration, supplier communication, and inventory analysis within assigned categories.

Onsite at our Harrisburg facility, you will help maintain product availability, assist with order accuracy, resolve purchasing issues, and contribute to efficient purchasing processes while learning all aspects of procurement.