Produce/Fresh Buyer

AWG Enterprises•Oklahoma City, OK

12d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. The list is not all inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but are intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of each individual at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits. Collaborate with a network of local Produce suppliers and F.O.B. growers and shippers who can provide highest quality produce at a competitive price. Ensure only quality product is received and shipped by AWG. Maintain correct pricing on Purchase Orders and Buying system. Be aware of special opportunities to purchase product that would lend itself to volume merchandising and sales that can be utilized by members on a direct delivery system. Maintain a high service level to the members – minimizing out of stocks. Maintain appropriate inventory turns to ensure fresh products to the members. Assist in development of weekly produce bulletin to provide members with market product information, merchandising ideas, and other helpful information. Daily Communication with Sales Manager and Members concerning supply issues. Provide information regarding new and discontinued items, and special buy opportunities for our members. Communicate market conditions and changes regularly and on a timely basis with Sales Manager. Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management. This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time. Work with other Buyers on the team to cover absences and vacation. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation will be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Retail grocery store or grocery wholesale experience preferred. Degree not required, but equivalent work experience in retail preferred; minimum of 2 years related experience in the preferred fields of grocery retail or wholesale; or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum 2 years in management. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to forecast inventory needs based off of past sales data. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Driver’s License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Adequate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation. While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold in the coolers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. This position's basic purpose is to use all available resources to assist the Produce Department in continuous growth and financial success.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to forecast inventory needs based off of past sales data.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid Driver’s License.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Adequate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation.

Nice To Haves

Retail grocery store or grocery wholesale experience preferred.
Degree not required, but equivalent work experience in retail preferred; minimum of 2 years related experience in the preferred fields of grocery retail or wholesale; or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum 2 years in management.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a network of local Produce suppliers and F.O.B. growers and shippers who can provide highest quality produce at a competitive price.
Ensure only quality product is received and shipped by AWG.
Maintain correct pricing on Purchase Orders and Buying system.
Be aware of special opportunities to purchase product that would lend itself to volume merchandising and sales that can be utilized by members on a direct delivery system.
Maintain a high service level to the members – minimizing out of stocks.
Maintain appropriate inventory turns to ensure fresh products to the members.
Assist in development of weekly produce bulletin to provide members with market product information, merchandising ideas, and other helpful information.
Daily Communication with Sales Manager and Members concerning supply issues.
Provide information regarding new and discontinued items, and special buy opportunities for our members.
Communicate market conditions and changes regularly and on a timely basis with Sales Manager.
Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met.
Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.
Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results.
All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.
Work with other Buyers on the team to cover absences and vacation.