Fresh Buyer Merchandiser Location North Hatfield, MA : Position Overview Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Buyer Merchandiser you will be responsible for turn buying, pricing, code dating, item and vendor maintenance, warehouse communication, maintaining service levels that meet the agreed upon contractual standards. Full Time, Hybrid Role - post training Location: North Hatfield, MA You will contribute by: Contribute to gross profit by maintaining proper inventory levels, recovering loss margins and monitoring price changes on a daily basis. Maintain commodity pricing to positively impact gross profit. Responsible for updating all price fields where applicable, making sure all appropriate people are aware of price changes. Responsible for communicating and building a strong relationship with the customer in order to provide clear understanding of product availability, bookings, inventory levels, dead and excess and to plan a course of action if needed. Daily service levels must be prepared, reviewed and sent to the appropriate contacts daily. Any potential service levels issue must be communicated with the customer in advance to resolve. Meet or exceed contractually obligated service levels to the customer. Meet or exceed budgeted inventory levels to ensure proper warehouse operations, maintaining contracted service level for the customer, moving product to other warehouses, maximize sales for C&S and help the customer deplete the excess inventory. Work with the vendor community to build partnerships and maximize profitability for both vendors and C&S. We will also help resolve any discrepancies in pricing and item set-up to ensure that the customers are satisfied. Help manage the pricing, code maintenance and slotting daily. Working with the vendors to submit codes accurately and in a timely manner to ensure maximum sales for the customers. Communicate to the warehouse ensuring priority trucks are received for billings, late trucks are expedited in a timely manner, all refusals/rejections are properly communicated to vendors and customers, and code dating opportunities/ miss-rotations are reviewed on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Travel Required: No Environment Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F) We offer: Weekly Pay Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision) Company matched 401K PTO and Holiday Pay offered Career Progression Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Health & Wellness program Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs Employee Assistance Program We're searching for candidates with: Specialized Knowledge: Buying or Merchandising Special Skills: Sound statistical acumen, interpretation and analytical ability. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Years Of Experience 2-5: Experience in Buying or Merchandising Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC About Our Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC Job Area: Procurement - Perish Job Family: Procurement Job Type: Regular Job Code: JC0120 ReqID: R-256235