Meat-Seafood Buyer

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 AWG 

Provide 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