About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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. #LI-AC1

What you will be doing

As a buyer, you will be responsible for the profitable procurement of product lines assigned. You will buy in accordance with policies and guidelines set forth by the Company and the Distribution Center.

The position will be based in West Bridgewater, MA.

Main responsibilities

Maintain acceptable service levels and ensure in-stock on all ad product Review and react to any issues on the daily out of stock report Constantly review forecasts (regular, promotional, and seasonal) and react to any trends Review and update buy multiples and purchase order constraints to correlate with forecasts Review and update lead times based on product demand, vendor behavior, and seasonal events Understand deal structures and incorporate into buying strategy to achieve best cost of goods; use forward buy opportunities to obtain best possible costs Check inbound purchase orders for timely delivery and proactively work with the vendor\broker on any foreseen issues Obtain inventory turn goals. Set and maintain inventory levels in relation to anticipated and actual sales Schedule purchases of perishable product and maintain code date requirements Assist in the maintenance functions pertaining to proper freight charges, pricing brackets, allowances and deal information Maintain an ongoing communication dialog with the Sales Manager(s), for consideration in making future buying and/or programming decisions Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers, vendors, store directors, distribution center and division office personnel Assist in promotional distributions Work on special projects as assigned by management At times, the incumbent may visit the Distribution Center operations

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

What we are searching for 

Bachelor's Degree, Management Certificate or equivalent Supply Chain experience required Retail operations management experience Marketing experience helpful Strong organizational and analytical skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office programs Knowledge of distribution systems helpful Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk. Able to withstand produce cooler temperatures as needed. Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the workday Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers Minimum 5 years buying experience in the retail industry preferred.  Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions. Strong organizational and planning skills Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company as well as mentor assigned buyers. Proficiency in PC systems required, including ability to utilize spreadsheets, macros and supply chain systems.  Must have the ability to represent the Company’s interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions Travel requirements <10%

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

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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