Strategic Buyer: Maximize Inventory Turns & Margins

FHLB Des Moines; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC is seeking a purchasing professional to ensure timely procurement of quality products, while maintaining margins and working with corporate contracts.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing within retail/wholesale/distribution, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and accurate 10-key typing. You will review POs, manage inventory, and coordinate with pricing, vendors and sales to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years purchasing in retail, wholesale, or distribution.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook and basic PC navigation.
• Must 10-key typing at least 30 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase order), review PO confirmations.
• Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items.
• Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO’s priced correctly.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink.
• Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PC navigation

Typing 10-key

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

US1601 Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC is seeking a purchasing professional to ensure timely procurement of quality products, while maintaining margins and working with corporate contracts.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing within retail/wholesale/distribution, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and accurate 10-key typing. You will review POs, manage inventory, and coordinate with pricing, vendors and sales to maximize profitability.