Buyer

Summary: Manage inventory of BakeMark USA Manufactured, commodities and general resale merchandise at assigned BakeMark location(s).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory by placing orders and transfers in a timely fashion
• Expedite product and proactively respond to new volumes
• Analyze market trends in demand based on seasonality and/or historical data
• Buy product by the forecasted needs and consider total costs including freight
• Professional and immediate response to internal departments and external vendors
• Meet company expectations for inventory turns and fill rate
• Accurately follow vendor procedures for purchase order placement
• Process returns to vendors
• Complete special projects as assigned by management
• Work closely with vendors to get results
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
• Support and communicate with Sales team
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Experience in the food distribution industry is preferred
• Administrative experience, 1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience a plus.

Compensation: 

The starting salary range for this position is $59,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications.