Seafood Buyer

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 1

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six (6) Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is seeking a Seafood Buyer to manage procurement for assigned seafood categories, maintain in-stock levels, and secure competitive pricing. This role collaborates with vendors, warehouse, logistics and sales teams to optimize product flow and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of buying or inventory experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to analyze inventory, sales, pricing and market data in a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of purchasing, buying, inventory management, merchandising or supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational & problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze inventory, sales, pricing & market data.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for assigned seafood categories based on demand, inventory levels, sales trends & market conditions.
• Place & manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels while preventing out-of-stocks, overstock & excess shrink.
• Develop & maintain strong vendor relationships to support product availability, quality, pricing & service levels.
• Negotiate product costs, pricing, terms & purchasing opportunities with suppliers.
• Monitor seafood market trends, price fluctuations, availability & supply chain conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate vendors & products based on quality, cost, availability & company requirements.
• Maintain accurate product costs, pricing & item information within company systems.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Agribusiness or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other foodservice businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our stores offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, frozen foods, grocery items, beverages, paper goods, cleaning supplies, restaurant equipment, and more. Open seven days a week, we are committed to delivering quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional service to our members.

Job Summary

The Seafood Buyer is responsible for the procurement & management of assigned seafood categories to maintain strong in-stock conditions, competitive pricing, product quality & healthy inventory turns. This role manages vendor relationships, purchasing, inventory, pricing & product performance while partnering with warehouse operations, logistics & sales teams to maintain product flow, minimize shrink & support overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for assigned seafood categories based on demand, inventory levels, sales trends & market conditions
• Place & manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels while preventing out-of-stocks, overstock & excess shrink
• Develop & maintain strong vendor relationships to support product availability, quality, pricing & service levels
• Negotiate product costs, pricing, terms & purchasing opportunities with suppliers
• Monitor seafood market trends, price fluctuations, availability & supply chain conditions to support informed purchasing decisions
• Evaluate vendors & products based on quality, cost, availability & company requirements
• Maintain accurate product costs, pricing & item information within company systems
• Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders & product movement to ensure timely delivery & appropriate inventory turns
• Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, margins & category results to identify opportunities and address performance gaps
• Ensure seafood products meet company quality specifications, food safety requirements & applicable regulatory standards
• Partner with warehouse & logistics teams to resolve receiving, delivery & inventory issues
• Work with operations to address product quality concerns, discrepancies & supplier issues
• Support new supplier onboarding, new item setup & product introductions
• Collaborate with internal teams on pricing strategies, promotions & category initiatives
• Prepare & maintain reporting related to inventory, vendor performance, pricing & category results

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of purchasing, buying, inventory management, merchandising or supply chain experience
• Strong analytical, organizational & problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to analyze inventory, sales, pricing & market data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work effectively across purchasing, operations, logistics & sales functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agribusiness or a related field
• Previous seafood, foodservice, wholesale or food industry purchasing experience
• Knowledge of seafood products, quality standards, market conditions & sourcing
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety standards & applicable seafood regulations
• Experience managing perishable inventory, product quality & shrink

Work Environment / Expectations

Primarily office-based environment with periodic warehouse interaction. Requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume wholesale environment and respond to changing inventory, pricing & market conditions. Schedule flexibility, including early hours, may be required based on category and business needs.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
• Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (subject to eligibility & plan guidelines)
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs & other optional benefits)
• Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements & plan terms