JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Buyer is responsible for supporting the buyer or manager with procurement-related tasks such as managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, maintaining positive vendor relations, keeping track of market trends and providing administrative support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assistant Buyer • Review and monitor inventory levels for specified categories or vendors. • Perform replenishment buying for multiple warehouses. • Assist Sr Buyer with tasks as needed. • Establish relationships with vendors and negotiate promotions. Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, promotions, and delivery. • Review new terms. • Communicate with vendors regarding any discrepancies. • Assist with new item set-up, price changes and item maintenance. • Communicate with Warehouses regarding inventory level discrepancies, rotation or any other problems that may arise. Collaborate with other departments to resolve quantity, quality, and supply issues promptly and efficiently. • Adhere to all company procedures, values, and policies to accurately represent the company to all potential and current customers. • Any other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, and at least 2 years of sales experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the food industry.
Proficient knowledge of Word Processing, Order processing systems, Database software, and Excel required.
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to travel.
Why join A&L Foods?
A&L Foods has been in business since 1938 and has been serving the major metropolitan areas on the East Coast with dry, frozen, and refrigerated retail and institutional specialty groceries. We are a unique specialty food distributor servicing national and regional chain stores, large institutional accounts, independent grocers, specialty/ gourmet stores, delis, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. A&L Foods remains one of the last local family owned and operated food distribution companies in the country. Now in our third generation, A&L Foods remains committed to our customers.
Apply today to join a team dedicated to service and superior product knowledge!
We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, 6 paid Federal holidays plus up to 13 Jewish holidays, medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) Plan with company match, and employee assistance program.
Salary range is $60,000 to $65,000 based on experience.