PRODUCE BUYER
Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: City Of Commerce, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Produce BuyerTracking Code215664-984Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Produce Buyerto join our team!  Please note you must specialize in produce in order to be considered for the role.TheProduce Buyerwill assist our Senior Produce Buyer and be responsible to drive sales growth with exciting deals, new re-orderable items, all while maintaining appropriate inventory turns and gross margin levels. Required Skills* Demonstrate excellence and discipline throughout the buying process (negotiations, work ethic, standards of behavior).* Drive departmental ownership and P&L mentality for product purchased without loosing the gut instinct.* Become a key participant and core team member for implementation of the merchandising system.* Drive store level merchandising for your categories (end-cap directives, register program, signage...)* Minimize store level and Bargain Wholesale out of stocks while balancing DC level inventory (Manage re-orderable purchasing).* Develop relationships with and ensure we are ''Dug in'' with all major distributors in your categories.* Participate in major trade shows.* Identify and stay ahead of trends.* Assess profitability and optimize mix of Branded and Private label products for your categories.* Ensure your categories have key items and offer appropriate selection and value to the consumer.* Ability to be a change agent and not get easily frustrated with external and internal obstacles. Must have the attitude and aptitude to overcome.* Ability to network and cultivate relationships.* Understanding of regulatory requirements (Prop 65, FDA, USDA...).* Data management / Analytical aptitude (profitability, SKU rationalization, OOS management, KPI''s).Required Experience* Produce Buying experience a must.* Understanding category management and inventory management.* Merchandising system experience.* Experience in designing and going live with a CMS.* Sales, imports and allocation experience preferred.* Category Management and Inventory Management experience.* BA/BS Degree preferred. * Leadership / Management / People skills and negotiating skills.Job LocationCity of Commerce, CA, US.Position TypeFull-Time/Regular
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