What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at BakeMark?
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.
