Essential Functions:

• Executes inventory management activities for product conversions, seasonal/one time buys, long, and obsolete inventory

• Collaborates with suppliers to solve quality and/or service problems; expedites deliveries as necessary.

• Maintains an awareness of current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain perishable inventory for our customers while avoiding product loss.

• Utilize fulfillment software functionality  available to set up and maintain perishable items in order to maximize service level while minimizing spoilage and liquidation. 

• Develops and maintains seasonal plans utilizing fulfillment software functionality. .

• Collaborates with suppliers, Traffic department, and Receiving to ensure proper inventory flow into GFS distribution centers.

• Responsible for releasing Purchase Orders and replenishing inventory.

• Implements and maintains business rules/processes for service levels, safety stock, buy multiples, inbound freight networks, etc.

• Performs vendor analysis on a regular basis. Identifies and executes changes to buying parameters in a highly efficient manner resulting in improved service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation, and right sized inventory levels.

• Works closely with the Merchandising and National Multi-Unit Team to meet all customer product needs, including item transitions, introductions, and discontinuation.

• Aligns with, and supports enterprise procurement philosophies while meeting divisional business objectives.

• Responsible for continuous improvement of professional skills including, but not limited to, various supply chain enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft Office and Google applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Human Relations – ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.

• Self Management – self directed with ability to deal with distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, etc.

• Mathematical – knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide and percentages).

• Communication – excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills.

• Time Management – ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute efficient work processes.

• Supply Chain Management – knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

• Customer Service – knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Problem Solver – ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying, innovating, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Product and Category – advanced knowledge of supply chain principles and techniques for highly perishable products.