Corporate Buyer (Rosemont, IL) 2 days in office a month!
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: July 27, 2022
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Job Description:
Join Our Community of Food People!The Buyer will utilize their
category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to manage
inventory levels for all assigned items, suppliers and/or
categories while maintaining service level targets to our customers
across multiple distribution centers.Flexible Work Policy: The
Corporate Buyer position has been segmented as Blended, meaning the
work is a combination of onsite (only 2 days per month) and
virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters
in Rosemont, IL.Delivers on KPI's for desk specific goals such as:
Service Level, Days-Inventory-On-Hand (DIOH), Excess and Obsolete
inventory (E) and Spoilage.Analyzes economic order quantities,
forecasts, lead times, vendor set-up, safety stock, etc., in-order
to create efficient purchase orders with our suppliers.Proactively
reviews projected out of stock report daily to ensure we deliver on
customer order fulfillment.Communicates closely with our
cross-functional partners to capture seasonal trends and events in
the business as well as drive profitability with accurate
costs.Partners appropriately with product/category management team
to maintain supplier relationships and proper
accountability.Establish sharp communication with internal partners
on supplier production delays or order shortages, while pursuing
recovery options with urgency.Collaborates with internal and
external business partners to reduce overstock, slow-moving and
obsolete inventory, as well as initiate product returns where
applicable.Utilize understanding of product shelf life and
manufacturing dates in the prevention of spoilage for specific
buying categories.Cooperates with the logistics team to identify
and achieve freight consolidation in order to maximize net
income.Evaluates inbound volume and purchase history to collaborate
with warehouse operations on efficient receiving practices.Executes
forward-buy opportunities to achieve profitability for period or
year-end based on targeted goals.Four-year degree is highly
preferred. Equivalent work experience and applicable certifications
may be considered as well (Military Service, APICS, CPM, etc.).1+
years of direct inventory management/supply chain experience
required.Minimum 3 years purchasing experience preferred, with food
service experience a plus.Possess superior oral and written
communication along with strong analytical skills.Ability to
communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers, sales, field
partners and other business contacts via telephone, email, and
video conferencing.Must have a general understanding of logistics
and connection in support of an efficient distribution model.Must
be able to deal with high pressure situations to meet daily/weekly
timelines with a high sense of urgency.Ability to function in
Microsoft Excel, as well as ERP system environments, with JDA
experience preferred.#LI-RJ1#LI-HYBRID***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Keywords: US Foods, Inc., Des Plaines , Corporate Buyer (Rosemont, IL) 2 days in office a month!, Professions , Des Plaines, Illinois
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