Strategic Commodity Buyer & Merchandiser

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Buyer Merchandiser to drive turn buying, pricing, and vendor collaboration. You will maintain inventory levels, manage pricing and codes, and ensure service levels align with contractual standards. The role involves close coordination with warehouses and customers to optimize profitability.

The position requires 2–5 years in Buying/Merchandising, a Business degree, and strong MS Office skills. First shift in the United States, with no travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business.
• 2-5 years of experience in Buying or Merchandising.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels and monitor price changes to support gross profit.
• Communicate with the customer to ensure product availability, bookings, and inventory levels; prepare daily service level updates.
• Meet or exceed contractually obligated service levels with the customer.
• Collaborate with vendors to maximize profitability and resolve pricing or item setup discrepancies; manage pricing, code maintenance and slotting daily.
• Coordinate with warehouse team to prioritize trucks, expedite late shipments and communicate refusals/rejections to vendors and customers; review code dating and rotations daily.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Buying/Merchandising

Statistical acumen

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Buyer Merchandiser to drive turn buying, pricing, and vendor collaboration. You will maintain inventory levels, manage pricing and codes, and ensure service levels align with contractual standards. The role involves close coordination with warehouses and customers to optimize profitability.

The position requires 2–5 years in Buying/Merchandising, a Business degree, and strong MS Office skills. First shift in the United States, with no travel expected.