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Form of workLocation(s)El Rancho Corp #950-8950
Address16775 Addison Road 2nd Floor, Addison, Texas 75001
Job Description
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, establishing friendships and making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Meat Buyer oversees the purchasing of quantities to satisfy requirements for an entire meat operation. He/She has the responsibility for organizing and articulating the near and long-term strategic vision of their merchandising category group and communicating that vision across the merchandising-marketing organization.
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Address16775 Addison Road 2nd Floor, Addison, Texas 75001
Job Description
At Heritage Grocers, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect and collaboration. But it's more than that, it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, establishing friendships and making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Meat Buyer oversees the purchasing of quantities to satisfy requirements for an entire meat operation. He/She has the responsibility for organizing and articulating the near and long-term strategic vision of their merchandising category group and communicating that vision across the merchandising-marketing organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Purchase perishables/mixed meats (processed and fresh) at the most favorable terms for the organization.
- Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information. Analyze performance of existing vendors and items.
- Manage and negotiate the cost and pricing of products ensuring that the most competitive prices are secured.
- Negotiate and manage inventory levels of multiple loads, oversee delivery schedules and seasonal merchandise.
- Research availability of products, analyze market conditions, seasonal factors, and consumer preferences and pricing. Investigate potential promotional items, vendors, and new items.
- Supervise preparation of purchase orders from requisitions.
- Monitor sales and margins.
- Review daily meat receiving, accounts payable vouchers, and supplier invoices for accuracy.
- Build displays according to movement, promotions, profitability, value, and regional guidance.
- Manage relationships with Strategic Vendor Partners and garners support (financial, resources) to sustain the strategic vision.
- Develop Category Business Plans (CBP) for managed categories.
- Direct the efforts of the merchandising category to stay on course with strategies and financials.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to create effective vendor relationships; establish strategic relations with key suppliers and manage vendor funding to drive profitable category growth.
- Responsible for determining all items that will be carried; review full assortment and develop plan that addresses consumer needs and local relevance.
- Work in collaboration with other departments to collect category performance feedback and assist merchandising planning and development for assigned categories based on store clusters and ethnicity information.
- Approve section sizes and adjacencies in schematic plans for individually managed categories.
Create, develop, and recommend business cases for capital expenditures (shelving, fixtures, and store layout) to present to Senior Management; approve all pricing recommendations. - Assist with vendor relations, negotiate terms, and manage funds for individually managed categories on a national scale; approve national contracts and present them to Senior Management for sign off; visit vendors on a regular basis.
- Assist in the approval of all support area recommendations (marketing, merchandising, pricing, promotional planning, and quality assurance)
- Performing other duties common to management may be assigned by senior management as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in product negotiation and procurement.
- Three (3) years+ of progressive experience as a successful Meat Department Manager or Meat Specialist/Merchandiser is desirable.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations.
- Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
- Ability to integrate with local management, be part of a team, and drive business results.
- Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the company.
- Effective communicator, particularly when it comes to discussing Human Resources/Compliance matters with management or regular employees.
- Must have a great deal of integrity.
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask.
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is that typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- Ability to drive and flexible to travel to all company locations as required.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
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