Buyer Assistant

Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Buyer's Assistant II, you will assist buyers with inventory inbound maintenance and management, service level troubleshooting, and support various tasks with buyers, vendors, transportation, and warehouses. You’ll make a difference by utilizing your strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills to get the job done.
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Job Description

• Full Time, Hybrid Role - Post Training
• Location: Edison, NJ

You will contribute by:

• Managing inbound purchase orders: Revisions, expedites, dating, securing of appointments, and routine follow-up until receipt.
• Email communications: Review and respond to emails from buyers, vendors, and warehouse employees pertaining to purchase orders, inventory management, and impaired inventory issues.
• Return logistics process: Completion of R-Bills; working with buyers and external parties to manage return/disposition of impaired inventories.
• Production and distribution of various Procurement reports.
• Data collection, organization, and distribution.
• Projects pertaining to service level management and inventory management, assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with start-up-related tasks when required by the department Manager.

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Outstanding attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes demanding environment

Every person matters.
We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
The Fine Print
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Edison, NJ 08837: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edison, NJ 08837