Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company Matched 401K

Vacation, Personal & Sick Time

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and inventory across key product categories, ensuring strong in-stock conditions, competitive pricing, and healthy turnover. This role collaborates with vendors, warehouse operations, logistics, and sales to sustain profitability.

Applicants should have 1–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 1–5 years of purchasing, inventory, merchandising, or supply chain experience (food industry preferred).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Monitor daily inventory reports to prevent out-of-stocks and overstock situations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support sales while minimizing shrink.
• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Assist in negotiating costs and resolving discrepancies.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and item setups.
• Maintain accurate cost and retail pricing in system.
• Monitor cost changes and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with margin analysis and competitive price checks.
• Partner with warehouse and logistics teams to resolve receiving issues.
• Work with operations to address product quality concerns.
• Support promotional planning and execution.
• Analyze sales trends and product performance.
• Prepare reports on inventory levels, vendor performance, and category results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Job description

Restaurant Depot is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and inventory across key product categories, ensuring strong in-stock conditions, competitive pricing, and healthy turnover. This role collaborates with vendors, warehouse operations, logistics, and sales to sustain profitability.

Applicants should have 1–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.