Produce Commodity Buyer

Kroger Family of Companies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a on-site Replenishment Buyer with 2+ years of produce knowledge to manage orders, pricing and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with category management to align markets and resolve distribution center issues, while supporting weekend and holiday order placement and post-hour activities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication abilities, proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and the capacity to work five days on site in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of produce knowledge in procurement/merchandising.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders to shippers and price according to plans.
• Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues, and amounts as needed per RASC.
• Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices upon receiving costs and volume commitments from shippers.
• Collaborates with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection.
• Manage and resolves distribution center rejections.
• Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products.
• Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims.
• Make changes to PO's based on either replenishment or supplier initiated changes.
• Provide post business hour support for orders loading; make changes to resolve any issues.
• Provide weekend and holiday support on the placement of orders, including tasks related to assisting trucks to get loaded should issues arise.
• Manage company produce initiatives and policies.
• Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers.
• Leverage the company's size and execution to create enterprise advantages.
• Manage, mentor, train, and support the team, including collaboration with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and follow-up skills

Education

2+ years of produce knowledge (procurement/merchandising)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders to shippers and price according to plans

• Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues, and amounts as needed per RASC
• Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices upon receiving costs and volume commitments from shippers
• Collaborates with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection
• Manage and resolves distribution center rejections
• Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products
• Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims
• Make changes to PO's based on either replenishment or supplier initiated changes
• Provide post business hour support for orders loading; make changes to resolve any issues
• Provide weekend and holiday support on the placement of orders, including tasks related to assisting trucks to get loaded should issues arise
• Manage company produce initiatives and policies
• Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers
• Leverage the company's size and execution to create enterprise advantages
• Manage, mentor, train, and support the team, including collaboration with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications Minimum

2+ years prior produce knowledge gained from procurement, merchandising, or education

Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Excellent analytical and followup skills

Strong communication skills

Work Location Requirement: This position requires working onsite five (5) days per week.

Desired

Consolidated Replenishment Buyer (CRB)

Working knowledge of retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics

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