Job Title Position Responsibilities Develop a network of local and F.O.B. suppliers, growers, and shippers who can provide the highest quality produce at a competitive price Manage Meat Inventory within division Ensure only quality product is received and shipped by AWGProvide weekly list of possible ad items to division Meat Sales Manager and assist in coordination of weekly ads. Be aware of special opportunities to purchase product that would lend itself to volume merchandising Provide weekly pricing information Assist in development of weekly meat/seafood bulletin to provide members with market product information, merchandising ideas, and other helpful information Develop program that permits AWG to meet turn needs as well as provide sufficient supply to fill orders Source "spot buy" items for members to help drive increments/sales and enhance gross profit Achieve targeted goals for sales, turns, service level & credits Check quality in warehouse on daily basis Communicate market conditions and changes regularly and on a timely basis with Meat Department Establish SRP's weekly to keep members competitive and maintain movement Assist in foodshow planning/organization/implementation
Position Requirements:- Bachelor Degree or 5 years meat/seafood experience
- Experience in a purchasing role preferred
- Product knowledge of meat items, accounting principles, communication skills
- Knowledge of warehouse functions, billing and receiving procedures
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Read and understand pertinent data
- Perform mathematical calculations
- Occasional travel
- Job InfoJob Identification 2005 Job Category Non UnionJob Schedule Full time
- Locations 6401 8th Avenue, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, US
