ASSISTANT VMI BUYER

Job Title

Assistant VMI Buyer

Department

Supply Chain

Reports to

VMI Buying Manager

Classification

500

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the procurement team with entry of purchase orders into SAP and maintaining cost for all divisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Input all purchase orders into plant MRP system accurately and on timeManage costing in OLP to ensure proper billing to stores.Manages reports for the procurement teamWill be trained to be a backup and cover buyer responsibilities when off or on vacationResponsible for keeping KLN List updated and resolving and issues in MRPMay assume other duties as assigned.Track Kroger store pulls to ensure 100% fill rate.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent certificationMust have inventory control experience Ability to speak, read, and write EnglishGood verbal and written communication skillsBilingual (Spanish) preferred Good math skillsMust be well-organized with good attention to detailDisplay strong work ethic and positive attitudeAdaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with othersMust maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearanceAbility to apply logic and understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables. Must be willing to work some weekends when needed.

Physical Requirements

ACTIVITIES

Office or factory work, sitting or standing for long hours, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and reaching

HEARING

Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

REPETITIVE MOTION

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers and to stoop and bend

VISUAL ABILITIES

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work for long hours in an office or food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.