Replenishment Specialist

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation, PTO, and paid holidays

401(k)

Employee discounts

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Replenishment Specialist to ensure optimal inventory of specialty foods and perishable items to meet customer demand.

This role will: perform replenishment buying, run usage reports, analyze stock against order activity and market trends, and coordinate with Sales on promotions while upholding food safety and accurate vendor data.

Excellent organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential in this busy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of gourmet and specialty foods.
• Knowledge of Inventory Control procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform replenishment buying for perishable products.
• Run inventory usage reports and determine replenishment needs.
• Analyze inventory levels versus current order activity, trends, and market demand.
• Develop promotional and sales strategies with Gourmet Foods Buyer.
• Obtain all vendor information: UPC codes, weights, pack sizes, prices, lead times, shipping methods, and terms.
• Responsible for food safety and communicating potential issues.
• Liaison with Sales on products, promotions, and special offerings.
• May perform other duties and projects as required by the department.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Excel

Vendor relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

We are currently seeking a Replenishment Specialist to ensure an optimal supply of inventory of specialty food products to meet customer demand.

You Will Use Your Skills And Experience To

• Perform replenishment buying for perishable products.
• Run inventory usage reports and determine replenishment needs.
• Analyze inventory levels versus current order activity, trends, and market demand.
• Developing promotional and sales strategies with Gourmet Foods Buyer.
• Obtain all key information provided by vendors for each item purchased, including UPC codes, weights, pallet configurations, pack sizes, prices, deals, lead times, shipping methods, product handling requirements, promotions, and terms.
• Responsible for food safety and communicating potential food safety issues.
• Liaison with Sales on products, promotions, and special offerings.
• May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required by the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in purchasing in the manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Knowledge of gourmet and specialty food products preferred.
• Knowledge of Inventory Control procedures
• Highly detail oriented, strong written and verbal communication skills and Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and busy work environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as AFLAC and Pet Insurance!
• Vacation, PTO, and Paid Holidays
• 401 (k)
• Employee Discounts
• Family-oriented company culture, business casual attire

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Long Island company!