ESCO Retail Services · 1 day ago
Sports Nutrition Buyer
Virginia Beach, VA WH/Office, Virginia Beach, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expESCO Retail Services, through its division Muscle Foods USA, is a nationwide wholesale distributor of sports nutrition and health products. They are currently seeking a Sports Nutrition Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing products, evaluating vendors, and maintaining inventory levels while working closely with the sales team to forecast needs.
GroceryMilitaryRetailSales
Responsibilities
Analyze sales trends and customer needs to ensure optimal inventory
Evaluate vendors on the basis of price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services
Purchase Order Management
Recognize trends within brands through weekly sales reviews and apply updated buying parameters to maximize sales potential while minimizing exposure
Maintain, analyze, and review vendor and customer reports
Attend meetings and trade shows when necessary to make contacts with vendors
Conduct routine calls with vendors
Participate in weekly calls with vendors
Qualification
Required
Excellent ability to initiate, prioritize, and multitask
Strong organization, tactical and business cadence skills
Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with vendors
Motivated, conscientious, and adaptable
Task and detail oriented: maintaining timelines, scheduled reports, and communication across teams
Forecasting/Allocating expertise
Takes initiative and proactively looks for and suggests process improvements
Willingness and ability to travel when needed
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, Allocations or Supply Chain Management
5+ Years' Experience required, preferably in like industry or consumer packaged goods
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance coverage after 60 days of employment
401(k) with an employer match after one year of service
Employee Stock Ownership Plan after one year of service
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Limited work or no work on weekends
At Cost Employee Purchase Program
College Scholarship opportunities for employees’ dependents
Career opportunities with a growing company
Paid Sick Time
Generous Vacation Policy
Health & Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
401k with Matching Provision
College Scholarship Opportunities for employees’ children
At Cost Employee Product Purchase Program
Profit Sharing - ESOP
Annual Bonus
Company
ESCO Retail Services
ESCO Retail Services is a retail service agency that focuses on military sales and outlets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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