Commodities Program/Replenishment Buyer

Defines and manages strategic roles for and is the subject matter expert in assigned categories. Negotiates merchandise program details to support store sales, including, but not limited to, assortments, inventory levels, pricing, payment terms, and promotions. Responsible for the financial performance of assigned categories: Inventory Turnover, Gross Margin, GMROI and Sales.

Requirements

• Supports store operations with negotiated programs within assigned categories.
• Meets periodically with existing vendors to plan and review existing programs.
• Meets with potential vendors of existing and new products.
• Prepares and presents Program Line Reviews for Stock and Special Order sales in assigned categories.
• Develops and implements marketing and advertising programs to promote assigned product categories.
• Reviews and approves promotional plans.
• Monitors the ‘Open PO report’ for all replenishment stores and address issues with vendors accordingly.
• Maintains an adequate inventory position in order to drive sales, in stocks and to service customers.
• Creates and maintains supplier replenishment purchase orders.
• Manages daily logistics issues, including product supply, transportation issues and delivery interruptions.
• Establishes and maintains item replenishment parameters and attributes within the point of sale system.
• Reports on and manages supplier lead-times in Point of Sale system based on supply chain performance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off