Sr. Buyer - Meat, Seafood, Deli & Bakery

Job Description
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
The Meat / Seafood Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing the work of the buying team to ensure profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Meat/Seafood/Deli Procurement Manager & Corporate Director, and Sales Managers teams to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.
Position is designed to prepare Senior Buyer to move into Procurement Manager Position. Senior Buyer should be able to take over the operation from the Procurement Manager, seamlessly operating in same Aspect & Level as Procurement Manager, managing Financials and Operational Activity across the enterprise.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all procurement buying staff.
• Work to obtain inventory and turn goals on assigned buying desk.
• Assist Procurement Manager in setting performance targets for buying team in relation to anticipated and actual sales and see that these are maintained.
• Assist in establishing projected sales and profit quotas on the Quarterly Projection Files.
• Maintains good understanding of P&L Projection Goals/Performance, Average and Ending Inventory Goals, Turns and Days Supply on Hand during the Quarter, as well as participating in Quarterly Projection Meetings.
• Participate' s in the formulation of broad policies and long-range goals, objectives, plans, programs, and projects of the Distribution Center.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Review's all product costs and marketing plan to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need to meet marketing plan.
• Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.
• Reviews and resolves Firm Orders, Pre-books/Allocations/scan-based issues received from stores or division personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns, makes buying decisions as appropriate.
• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation & effectiveness as needed.
• Approves Accounts Payable variance processes for assigned items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced and billed to stores.
• Resolves store billing questions by interfacing with distribution and store associates.
• Resolves store distribution issues by acting as a liaison with the warehousing and transportation departments and store associates.
• Maintains all necessary department files and records.
• Coordinates with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
• Develop and mentor members of buying team.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Retail operations management experience
• 5+ years of Buying Experience
• Marketing experience preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs
• Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI ValuesThe salary range is $80,100 to $104,160 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).
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About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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