70700B - Buyer

BakeMark Buyer Buyer Summary: Manage inventory of BakeMark USA Manufactured, commodities and general resale merchandise at assigned BakeMark location(s). Benefits Competitive Compensation Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost) 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Essential Duties And Responsibilities Manage Branch (all) inventory levels for assigned vendors. Using the MARS forecasting module and appropriate NDS reports, calculates economic order quantities, prepares and places purchase orders, reviews vendor confirmations for accuracy and maintains accurate product and freight costs by performing timely and accurate cost maintenance in the NDS system. Negotiates, analyses and arranges the most financially beneficial transportation of product from approved suppliers to BakeMark Branch. Ensures that all freight discounts such as pick up allowances and bracket discounts are reviewed and utilized when it financially benefits the company. Reviews margin, service level, obsolescence and inventory turn results, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results. Maintains MARS purchasing data fields such as order fill %, lead-time and order frequency to ensure that budgeted customer satisfaction goals are consistently achieved. Evaluates the results of physical inventory counts or cycle counts to determine procedural deficiencies and takes appropriate actions to correct these deficiencies. Maintains good communications with other departments such as sales, accounting and warehouse to ensure proper inventory and cash flow. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with management, sales and quality control personnel to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. Follows up on all customer requests and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied. Treats all customers (both internal and external) and vendors with respect, courtesy and kindness. Upholds and complies with policies, procedures and attitudes adopted by the company for purchasing. Accepts responsibility to think about how my actions and actions of my associates affect our customers and company. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated. Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion, and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties. Other duties as assigned to meet Company goals. BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr BakeMark