What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Replenishment Buyer position at BAKKAVOR USA?
COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following :
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Live by Company Core Values : Respect & Trust Each Other, Keep the Customer at the Heart of What We Do, Be Proud of What We Do, Get it Right, Keep it Right.
- Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety rules and good manufacturing practices (GMPS).
SUMMARY
The Sr. Replenishment Buyer is responsible for developing and maintaining a supply base that supports the manufacturing procurement needs. Responsible for maintaining specific inventory and having controls in place to provide accurate procurement information and inventory of goods, providing the correct amount of raw and packaging goods to the manufacturing team. The Sr. Replenishment Buyer performs all duties listed and is a backup to the Supply Chain Manager and Production Planner.
COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY
This position is responsible for following company policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure the production, storage and distribution of safe, quality food. Responsible for informing management of any observation or finding that could impact the safety and quality of company products.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
B.A. degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience of 5 years in similar role in the Food Service / Food Manufacturing industry.
LANGUAGE SKILLS AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and effectively present information to peers, senior management, manufacturing employees, and customers. Fluent in English, Spanish a plus but not required. Ability to perform unit measures, conversion calculations and other mathematical calculations reasonably necessary to satisfactorily perform job duties.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May regularly work in an environment in which temperature ranges from sub-0° to 85°.
SPECIAL NOTATION
This job description is a general description of the minimum essential job functions and is provided only to be in compliance with State and Federal regulations. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. Additional job duties will be described by the supervisor and the person performing this job function will be expected to perform those job duties as well.