Buyer at SW Wholesale Foods LLC

Description

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are searching for an experienced buyer to join our growing merchandising team. S&W is a family-owned, customer-oriented company and we align our progress with your success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Sourcing and replenishment of various food and non-food items
• Category Management Cycle on responsible categories
• Maintain accurate acquisition costs
• Maintain inventory goals as assigned by management
• Keeping supplier and item information up to date in both the host system and replenishment software package
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in food procurement, preferably in supply chain or category Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and oral presentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of service requirements, shelf life, key factors that affect profitability of inventory, promotional and retailer needs
• High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Food Procurement: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person