Replenishment Manager- Meat Seafood Deli and Bakery
On-siteAuburn, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate buying activities for meat, seafood, bakery, and service deli product lines to achieve department and company profit objectives. Define overall goal setting based on key performance indicators and interface with division personnel, manufacturers, vendors, and store operations. Monitor department results against projections, analyze operating reports, and recommend corrective actions while developing best practices for the buying team. Manage vendor adherence to product specifications through distribution center audits and cutting tests to ensure regulatory compliance. Participate in developing and managing Distribution P&L by providing analyses on relevant procurement data and monitor key commodity markets for forecast information. Visit stores to monitor programs, obtain feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness. Based in the Auburn, WA Distribution Center with a 5% to 10% travel requirement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Meat/Seafood/Deli Procurement and Supply Chain experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing
- 7 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry
- Experience with a major grocery retailer chain in purchasing or strategic sourcing role
- Responsibility for working with major national vendors of consumer-packaged goods or commodity food products
- 5 - 10 years of people management experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in PC systems
- Strong understanding of meat and seafood commodity markets
- Published industry reporting platforms
- Full understanding of regulatory requirements including those of USDA, USDC and FDA
- Ability to recognize and understand industry trends and impacts to the region and enterprise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Strong planning, organizing, and negotiating skills
- Ability to represent the company's interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers
- Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions
- High degree of initiative and sense of urgency
- Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems
- Strong detailed understanding of business operations
- Working knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices
- Demonstrated people leader: build strong relationships, hire great people, commit to the growth of individuals on team and lead by example
- Travel Requirements: 5% to 10%
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more
- Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment
- Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
- Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday
- Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Specialization in Agricultural Sciences (Meat/Animal/Food) a plus
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