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JOB SUMMARY Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts. RESPONSIBILITIES Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO’s (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations. Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO’s (purchase order) priced correctly Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability. Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Experience 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment Professional Skills Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation. 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute. Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value. Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item. Effective and timely verbal and written communications. Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously. --s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See SYSCO Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

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