Buyer

Hammond, LA   Purchasing

Description

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are searching for an experienced Buyer to join our growing merchandising team. S&W is a family-owned, customer-oriented company and we align our progress with your success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Sourcing and replenishment of various food and non-food items

• Category Management Cycle on responsible categories

• Maintain accurate acquisition costs

• Maintain inventory goals as assigned by management

• Keeping supplier and item information up to date in both the host system and replenishment software package

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in food procurement, preferably in supply chain or category Management

• Excellent verbal and written communication and oral presentation skills

• 3 years of Excel experience

• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of service requirements, shelf life, key factors that affect profitability of inventory, promotional and retailer needs

• High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• On Demand Payment Options

• Birthday Holiday!

• Medical Insurance

• Dental & Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account Options

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Food Procurement: 5 years (Required)

• 3 years of Excel experience (Required)

Work Location: On-site