Replenishment Buyer II - Remote

PURPOSE:

Responsible for order placement and inventory level functions on higher profile suppliers with multi-category focus. This includes the creation of daily purchase orders and weekly warehouse transfers. Manages the day-to-day activities of inventory replenishment by utilizing an exception-based replenishment system with capability to recognize negative trends. Responsible to create, analyze reports and sales trends to make effective procurement decisions. Manages targeted in stock position for all assigned suppliers and/or categories to provide efficient service to internal and external customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with company's procurement process by approving, reviewing and processing purchase orders for internal and external customers.
• Accountable for targeted fill rates/order placement/inventory levels.
• Reviews and analyzes daily/weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, adjusts as needed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions.
• Manages appropriate inventory levels within set targets as product arrives as scheduled allowing for appropriate lead time.
• Pass I/O training with a high level of comprehension.
• Monitors product data to ensure category goals are met for fill rate, in-stock and order placement.
• Assists in mentoring and training members of buying team.
• Meets deadlines and completes special projects as assigned.
• Organize and prioritize purchase orders, maintain inventories, monitor usage inconsistencies, price changes, pack changes and vendor back orders.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe reader and the ability to learn proprietary host systems.
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
  
  

Experience:

• One (1) or more years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  
  

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that aid in the ability to work within diverse environments
• Elevated ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions with minimal support
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to recognize and articulate future trends
• High ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to present action plan to resolve customer complaints and concerns
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork
• Flexible, resilient and forward looking working in grey areas that are constantly changing
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional team
• Advanced in Microsoft Office with strong Excel, Word skills, and Outlook
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.