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Kroger · 1 day ago

Commodity Buyer, Produce

1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. The Commodity Buyer for Produce will coordinate the procurement of commodity items, develop relationships with growers and shippers, and assist in identifying opportunities for product innovation.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders to shippers and price according to plans

Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues, and amounts as needed per RASC

Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices upon receiving costs and volume commitments from shippers

Collaborates with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection

Manage and resolves distribution center rejections

Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products

Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims

Make changes to PO's based on either replenishment or supplier initiated changes

Provide post business hour support for orders loading; make changes to resolve any issues

Provide weekend and holiday support on the placement of orders, including tasks related to assisting trucks to get loaded should issues arise

Manage company produce initiatives and policies

Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers

Leverage the company's size and execution to create enterprise advantages

Manage, mentor, train, and support the team, including collaboration with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Produce knowledgeAnalytical skillsExcelCommunication skillsConsolidated Replenishment BuyerRetail environment knowledgeProduce Region SpecialistProduce Consolidation Manager

Required

2+ years prior produce knowledge gained from procurement, merchandising, or education

Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Excellent analytical and follow-up skills

Strong communication skills

Preferred

Consolidated Replenishment Buyer (CRB)

Working knowledge of retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics

Produce Region Specialist

Produce Consolidation Manager

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.