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Job Description
- Req#: 180013
- Deliver against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success based on service level, inventory turns and shrink (fresh)
- Manage service level and inventory performance for respective categories
- Perform replenishment process, to include purchase order execution for regular turns, promotional and investment buying
- Accountable for service level and inventory turns
- Support the development and execution of best-practice inventory management processes that will meet or exceed benchmarks for customer order fill, freshness, shrink and inventory turns
- Ensure that the replenishment function meets budgeted financial targets and contributes to the respective region and banner strategies
- Review code date reporting and determine if a CTC distribution is required to ensure the freshest product is sent to our stores.
- Monitor and take appropriate action on vendor performance with respect to order fill and on time delivery
- Identify and communicate opportunities with vendors, Category Management, Merchandising, Replenishment and Logistics on areas for improvement
- Ensure that system maintenance (AWR) is performed based on ABC classification
- Accountable for service levels and turns
- 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 buying experience (preferred)
- Competitive Benefits Package, including health and dental coverage, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tailored to meet your needs.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Paid Vacation
Requisition ID: 180013
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Replenishment Deli & Meat
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; Nova Scotia
City: Mississauga, Toronto, Winnipeg, Stellarton, Calgary, Victoria
Location: Tahoe Office, Calgary Office, Foord St. Office, King St. Office, Sobeys Innovation Hub, Victoria Office, Winnipeg Office
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Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
A ll career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.
Overview
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a Buyer in the Fresh category.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Experience Requirements
The salary range for this position in [British Columbia] is [$60,666K - $83,000K per year]. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
About the company
Sobeys Inc. is the second largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,500 stores operating across Canada under a variety of banners.