Responsibilities
- Review inventory movement to determine appropriate purchase amount.
- Ensure that appropriate levels of inventory are in stock at company warehouse for new products and day to day business.
- Responsible for quarterly business reviews with Vendors.
- Place Purchase Orders according to supply needs.
- Dispatch and track inbound freight & orders; makes necessary changes to accommodate market changes & ensures that all information is accurate & products arrive in the most cost-effective manner possible.
- Constantly reviews inventory to make sure all supplies are accounted for, but no surplus inventory is accumulated to minimize production losses by reducing downtime.
- Traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders Expedites orders for emergency parts and supplies by contacting suppliers and airlines to get immediate shipment.
- Analyze, identify, recommend, and implement purchasing strategies and inventory management techniques to reduce inventory while maintaining service levels
- Gain an understanding of and monitor market conditions for critical commodities used in the business to determine both timely buying opportunities and risk
- Assist in building min/max levels for ingredients and maintaining them
- Ensure accurate costs records for each SKU
- Identify and introduce new ideas and solutions in order to create efficiencies and bring about cost savings.
- Develop training materials, set up new products in distribution, and assist the locations in the resolution of any distributor or product/material issues.
- Develop and nurture positive relationships with vendors.
- Perform inventory management to ensure current product/material is dwindling prior to new product introduction and/or new products rolling into distribution.
- Promote and maintain the good name of Abby’s, conducting business in an ethical and professional manner to ensure growth.
Assist in other day-to-day functions and special projects as required
- Work on ad hoc projects as directed.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare/ Review SOPs and set training with other departments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three years of experience in purchasing experience
- Multi-Unit experience desired.
- Venue pre-opening experience preferred.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and most proficient in Excel.
- Process-minded, strong data analytical and organization skills.
- Problem solver: ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- Accountability: sets high expectations and achieves them regardless of the barriers.
- Quick learner: anticipates needs and is a self-starter.
- Attention to detail; thoroughness in accomplishing tasks ensuring the job gets done right.
- Flexible; ability to change course quickly based on the company’s changing needs.
- Team Player; works cooperatively with others toward accomplishment of shared goals.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and works well under pressure.
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be vaccinated.
