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The Replenishment Buyer Trainee is an Entry-Level position. This position requires the Replenishment Buyer Trainee to be able to learn all duties listed below.
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus .
Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!
PURCHASING
Communicate effectively with external customers (e.g. Vendors, Customers, Brokers, etc.) and internal customers (e.g. various IWC employees and departments - Sales, Operations, Accounting, etc.)
Assist Procurement Agents with purchasing orders.
Communicates closely with our cross-functional partners to capture seasonal trends and events in the business as well as drive profitability with accurate costs.
Proactively reviews projected out of stock report daily to ensure we deliver on customer order fulfillment.
Analyzes economic order quantities, forecasts, lead times, vendor set-up, safety stock, etc., in-order to create efficient purchase orders with our suppliers.
May have some replenishment buying responsibility with specific instructions, quantities, vendors, pricing, etc.
Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
Expedites open and late orders.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Maintains a 99% or higher service level to our customers.
Expedite delivery of product by communication with buyers, vendors and the transportation services.
Verify inventory status and delivery schedules.
Successfully resolve problems with delivery, supply, invoicing, rejections, etc.
COMMUNICATION
Assist sales force with questions concerning product specifications and deliver dates.
Must have a positive interaction with both external and internal customers at all times.
Must be able to communicate, get along with and work well with other employees.
Must be able to read and comprehend all work instructions.
INVOICE CONTROL
Confirm all purchase orders accurately using vendor confirmation as well verifying this cost using the loaded vendor price list.
Verify vendor invoice reconciliations.
Research shipping and billing discrepancies.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED.
Associates Degree from a two-year college preferred.
Food Service industry and previous Procurement experience preferred.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Regular attendance and ability to complete assigned shift is essential.
Work is mainly performed in the Cookeville facility.
Occasional travel outside of office to food shows and/or training events.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
Why US Foods
At US Foods, we’re committed to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASY™ -- providing food products that keep operators ahead of customer demand and services that help them run their operations.
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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
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