Meat Merchandising & Sourcing Specialist

Meat Merchandising & Sourcing Specialist Grand BK Corp - 3.6 Carlstadt, NJ Job Details $60,000 - $80,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food & beverage industry purchasing Vendor relationship building Cost management Supplier performance analysis Communication with suppliers Procurement report preparation Operations management Sales analytics & reporting tools Supplier market research Operational management Merchandising Competitive analysis Performance Reporting Cold chain logistics Purchase order management Mid-level Inventory management software Quality control audit Sales data analysis Quality assurance audits Analysis skills Historical sales data analysis Bachelor's degree Cost analysis Industry trends Distribution management Food and beverage industry expertise Vendor relationship management Perishable goods management Full Job Description Responsible for purchasing goods with vendors at the best offer of price and quality. Negotiating and purchasing goods with the right quantity while maintaining appropriate lead times. Responsible for maintaining cost/ gross margins while updating Item Master Data. Developing weekly sales analysis and other reports as needed. Manage product production as well as distribution and operation at stores. Purchasing Preparation and processing of purchase orders for various products and services. Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details and resolve basic issues related to deliveries. Identifying and evaluate potential suppliers for various products and services. Inventory Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and product availability and pricing in procurement systems. Communication with vendors regarding order status, product availability, and delivery schedules. Management Coordinate and distribution and troubleshoot issues Communicate and assist stores with operational needs Perform regular scheduled audit on product quality, sales, and profit margin Data Analysis Conduct market research to gather information on industry trends and competitive offerings Generate reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance and purchasing data

Education and Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred Understanding of product specifications, quality standards, and cold chain handling Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills Excel skills for purchasing and inventory analysis 2+ years of purchasing related experience 2+ years of experience as a Merchandiser or Sales representative Experience in food or wholesale industry is preferred

Benefits:

Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage) Company provided lunch Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy Employee Discount Program (5%) Holiday Gift certificates per company policy FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:30

PM Salary Range:

$60,000 ~ 80,000 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.