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Replenishment Buyer Trainee

3+ months ago Cookeville, TN

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The Replenishment Buyer Trainee is an Entry-Level position. This position requires the Replenishment Buyer Trainee to be able to learn all duties listed below.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!

PURCHASING

  • Communicate effectively with external customers (e.g. Vendors, Customers, Brokers, etc.) and internal customers (e.g. various IWC employees and departments - Sales, Operations, Accounting, etc.)
  • Assist Procurement Agents with purchasing orders.
  • Communicates closely with our cross-functional partners to capture seasonal trends and events in the business as well as drive profitability with accurate costs.
  • Proactively reviews projected out of stock report daily to ensure we deliver on customer order fulfillment.
  • Analyzes economic order quantities, forecasts, lead times, vendor set-up, safety stock, etc., in-order to create efficient purchase orders with our suppliers.
  • May have some replenishment buying responsibility with specific instructions, quantities, vendors, pricing, etc.
  • Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
  • Expedites open and late orders.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Maintains a 99% or higher service level to our customers.
  • Expedite delivery of product by communication with buyers, vendors and the transportation services.
  • Verify inventory status and delivery schedules.
  • Successfully resolve problems with delivery, supply, invoicing, rejections, etc.

COMMUNICATION

  • Assist sales force with questions concerning product specifications and deliver dates.
  • Must have a positive interaction with both external and internal customers at all times.
  • Must be able to communicate, get along with and work well with other employees.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend all work instructions.

INVOICE CONTROL

  • Confirm all purchase orders accurately using vendor confirmation as well verifying this cost using the loaded vendor price list.
  • Verify vendor invoice reconciliations.
  • Research shipping and billing discrepancies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Associates Degree from a two-year college preferred.
  • Food Service industry and previous Procurement experience preferred.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

  • Regular attendance and ability to complete assigned shift is essential.
  • Work is mainly performed in the Cookeville facility.
  • Occasional travel outside of office to food shows and/or training events.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Why US Foods

At US Foods, we're committed to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASY™ -- providing food products that keep operators ahead of customer demand and services that help them run their operations.

EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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Client-provided location(s): Cookeville, TN
Job ID: US_FOOD-R255183
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2024-05-14T11:40:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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