Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are searching for an experienced Buyer to join our growing merchandising team. S&W is a family-owned, customer-oriented company and we align our progress with your success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Sourcing and replenishment of various food and non-food items
• Category Management Cycle on responsible categories
• Maintain accurate acquisition costs
• Maintain inventory goals as assigned by management
• Keeping supplier and item information up to date in both the host system and replenishment software package
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• 5 years’ experience in food procurement, preferably in supply chain or category Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and oral presentation skills
• 3 years of Excel experience
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of service requirements, shelf life, key factors that affect profitability of inventory, promotional and retailer needs
• High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.*

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• On Demand Payment Options
• Birthday Holiday!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account Options
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience :

• Food Procurement: 5 years (Required)
• 3 years of Excel experience (Required)

Work Location: On-site