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Senior Beverage Buyer

Senior Beverage Buyer

Salary 100K plus bonus and benefits.

Working onsite at our corporate office in Great Neck, NY.

Food and beverage company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Key Responsibilities include:

Order products to meet forecasted demand.
Obtain the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times.
Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress.

* Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center, and division office personnel.

Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
Conduct post-promotional reviews and analyses to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
Review and resolve inventory issues at the store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.
Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess overall implementation effectiveness.
Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
Maintain all necessary department files and records.
Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or a strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices
Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel.
Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

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What You Should Know About Senior Beverage Buyer, Carrie Rikon & Associates

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Beverage Buyer at our innovative food and beverage company! Located at our corporate office in Great Neck, NY, this role offers a competitive salary of $100K plus bonuses and benefits. As the Senior Beverage Buyer, you will be instrumental in the profitable procurement and timely delivery of exciting beverage products. Collaborating closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and other Senior Buyers, you will play a key role in achieving our company's goals. Your responsibilities include ordering products to meet forecasted demand, ensuring the best possible product costs and quality, and interfacing with various departments to maintain strong working relationships. You will assess inventory levels and market conditions to make informed recommendations to the merchandising team, and conduct post-promotional analyses to drive continuous improvement. With at least 3 years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience under your belt, as well as a solid understanding of beverage procurement and logistics, you will thrive in this role. Your keen organizational and analytical skills, coupled with effective communication and computer aptitude, will make you a valuable asset to our team. If you're passionate about beverages and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Beverage Buyer at the food and beverage company?

As a Senior Beverage Buyer at our food and beverage company, you'll be responsible for ordering products that meet forecasted demand, ensuring ideal product costs and quality, and conducting thorough inventory assessments. You'll also interface with various departments to foster teamwork, manage promotional activities, and carry out post-promotional reviews to refine future purchasing strategies.