We are looking to hire an expert Buyer Assistant to join our high calibre team at Festival Foods in De Pere, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Buyer Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Buyer Assistant at Festival Foods today!
Job Summary
Job Title: Buyer Assistant
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports To: Department Buyer
Festival Foods is a fast-growing, privately owned, Wisconsin based retail Grocer. The Buyer Assistant will support the Department Buyer, Buyer Analyst and Central Pricing to ensure accurate pricing reaches store level for our guests. The Buyer Assistant will work closely with Festival Foods vendor partners to provide our guests with accurate sale pricing.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ad planner data entry
Maintenance and execution of pricing.
Verify data submitted on Buyers form for accuracy
Run DSD Buyers form through DSD Macro
Coordinate billbacks and scan
Responsible for billing vendors for ad placement and movement
Prepare new items and process new item fees to our vendors.
Run high level movement reports upon request.
Verify margins per guidelines established by the Price Strategy Director.
Prep seasonal items for importing.
Support store associates.
Provide support to Pricing Support Admin for data entry in to the system.
Authorize payment, returns of merchandise, credits and invoice error fees.
Partner with the Pricing team to discuss and execute pricing decisions based on parameters set forth by the Price Strategy Director.
Responsible for direct communication with all Festival Foods vendor partners.
Provide support to Pricing Support Admin for data entry into the system
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years retail experience.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of or ability to learn SMS functions and procedures
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask and quickly react to changing responsibilities
Good oral and written communication skills
Store level knowledge (ordering, shelf maintenance, pricing)
Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity.
The position requires frequent bending at or below waist level, kneeling and reaching above shoulder level
The position requires the employee to lift up to 5 pounds on an occasional basis.
Sitting at a desk/computer 75% of the time.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Buyer Assistant is an hourly position.
Festival Foods serves guests in over 40 full-service, state-of-the-art supermarkets throughout Wisconsin. At Festival Foods, we're not simply selling groceries; we're on a mission! Every business decision we make is based on our "Boomerang Principle"--empowering our associates to make decisions and take actions that will "Bring the Customer Back". We are proud to be a family and employee-owned company.
At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
Location : NameGreen Bay Support Office
Requisition ID ********
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 8 hours ago (1/13/2023 4:20 PM)
Category (Portal Searching) Support Office
Benefits of working as a Buyer Assistant in De Pere, WI:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
