Buyer, Retail

Buyer role at Fresh Point, Inc. — Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.

• Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut POs (purchase orders) and review PO confirmations.
• Physically review inventory daily with a focus on more critical/sensitive items.
• Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink.
• Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all POs are priced correctly.
• Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales to maximize timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink.
• Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.

• 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.

• Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic PC navigation.
• 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value.
• Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item.
• Effective and timely verbal and written communications.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Food and Beverage Services