Merchandising Planogram Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are a family owned and operated company for over 100-years with the “hands-on approach of its shareholders who lead in the day-to-day operations. Currently, we are one of the largest convenience store distributors in the US . Our greatest resources are the 1800+ dedicated associates who represent the Company in many different facets of our business. We have 5 distribution centers on the East Coast.

We are looking to add strong talent to our ever-growing family. We believe that the success of all of our employees is due to the excellent training and development that we offer. We are looking for individuals who are not just looking for their next career, but their last job. The key to any employee’s success here is their strong personality to succeed and commitment to hard work!

We are currently seeking a full-time Category Manager to work with vendors and customers to develop programs for the sales group and work with vendors on new product offerings. This job requires exceptional organizational skills and the desire to be extremely accurate and detail oriented.

Special Note to applicants : Must have experience purchasing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Tobacco.

Buying Category: Consumer packaged goods

Work Environment: Office

Job Classification: Salary

Schedule: Full Time / Mon- Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Dress Code: Business Casual

Career Level: Professional

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A buyer will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: inventory analysis, price book management, marketing, alternative markets, and negotiating with vendors
• MUST have experience purchasing grocery items, especially produce and perishables.
• Manages all purchasing activities
• Direct interaction with all departments within the company, as well as with key customers
• Analyze changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce cost and improve quality
• Receive orders and grants approval for purchases of goods and services
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5 years

• Must have experience purchasing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Tobacco.
• Finance experience / pricing evaluation / retail cost analysis /gross profit margin
• Should be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Prior experience in procurement of CPG products required
• C-Store (convenient store) experience is a plus
• Analytical Skills: You will be working with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for your company and will have to evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors.
• Negotiating Skills: You will be working with suppliers (vendors) to create the best deals. Negotiating skills will help you create those deals.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent phone, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiating skills (5 years)
• Must possess a high level of professionalism in working in team environment
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs