What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer - Purchasing position at Avalon Foodservice, Inc.?
Company Overview
Avalon Foodservice, Inc. is a proud member of UniPro Foodservice, Inc., the largest food service distributor cooperative in the industry. With a collective sales volume exceeding $58 billion, we leverage our purchasing power to provide competitive pricing and tailored solutions to our customers, ensuring they receive the best value and service.
Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic team at Avalon Foodservice, Inc. In this role, you will assist with various purchasing functions to manage the flow of products through the company's distribution system.
Responsibilities
- Communication of risk inventory for key accounts
- Work with buyers, suppliers and carriers of inbound products to ensure on time delivery
- PO price confirmations and pricing corrections
- New Item Set Up's
- Replenishment and inventory review of vendor lines such as DOT Foods and USDA Commodities
- Monitor special order process to verify products are on order and shipped to customer in a timely manner
- Weekly price changes
- Maintenance projects
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and draw linkages to business
- High attention to detail, excellent customer orientation, and positive attitude
- Food Service purchasing or internal/external sales experience preferred
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a leading foodservice distributor, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Buyer position at Avalon Foodservice, Inc. Join us in delivering exceptional value to our customers!
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Canal Fulton, OH 44614: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
