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Sobeys

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
  • Mississauga

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree and 2+ years or a DEC with 4+ years of experience, knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory planning, Excel skills, and fresh or grocery experience.
  • You will manage inventory freshness, prevent stockouts, optimize freight, execute purchase orders, analyze demand, and ensure adherence to financial targets and inventory processes.

Requirements

  • An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a DEC and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of principles of demand forecasting and inventory planning
  • Extensive knowledge of Excel (intermediate)
  • Fresh or Grocery experience (as applicable)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Freshness – daily review of inventory, sales, and upcoming PO’s to minimize shrink/ sell offs for article that exceed the target date (1 to 5 day window, minimal safety stock)
  • Maintain Freshness – Proactively review and identify articles that will exceed the target date (1 to 5 day window, minimal safety stock) and immediately action as required (which may include working with CM to create a promotion and reduce price or could result in reselling to wholesalers)
  • Service Level: daily review to identify and prevent out of stock situation as several suppliers are listed by article.
  • Service Level: Identify and build relationships with wholesalers or find new suppliers from the market who can provide ad hoc coverage when regular suppliers are unable to support an order (This includes negotiating to ensure they will comply with our specifications, provide fair price, and will meet required demand)
  • Freight Optimization – daily review to ensure truck is maximized for weight/ cube to maintain and reduce costs
  • Perform replenishment process, to include purchase order execution for baseline, promotional, and investment buying
  • Decision making based on forecast, seasonality, on hand/ order quantities, supplier lead time/ transit time and Sourcing Manager’s quota file.
  • Conduct analysis to evaluate future customer demand based on historical data.
  • Support the development and execution of best-practice inventory management processes that will meet or exceed benchmarks for customer order fill, freshness
  • Accountable to adhere to weekly buy guide and ensure that the replenishment function meets budgeted financial targets (to avoid any impact to the margin) which contributes to the respective region and banner strategies

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Produce Buyer.

What are the education requirements for this role?

An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a DEC and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience are required.

What skills are necessary for the Produce Buyer position?

Candidates should have knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory planning principles, extensive knowledge of Excel (intermediate level), and preferably fresh or grocery experience.

What is the work model for this position?

The position requires adherence to a hybrid work model, necessitating presence at one of the office locations at least three days per week.

What is the travel requirement for this job?

The travel requirement for this position is 0 - 10%.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Montréal-Nord, Quebec, but may also be applicable to regions in Nova Scotia and Ontario.

What key responsibilities does a Produce Buyer have?

Responsibilities include maintaining freshness of inventory, preventing out-of-stock situations, optimizing freight, performing the replenishment process, making data-driven decisions, and adhering to inventory management processes.

Will Sobeys consider applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Is previous experience in grocery or fresh produce necessary for this role?

While previous experience in grocery or fresh produce is preferred, candidates with other relevant experience may also be considered.

How does Sobeys approach compensation for this role?

Sobeys offers a competitive compensation package that takes into account location, work experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. Specific compensation details will be discussed with candidates who move forward in the recruitment process.

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Sobeys

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1907
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers. Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.