BUYER
For over 50 years ABL Wholesale Distributors has been the premiere distributor servicing convenience retailers, universities, drug store chains and health care facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We are adding this new position due to our recent growth.
The Buyer will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and work together with the warehouse supervisors at our offices in Columbiana, Ohio .
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, PTO and Vacation Time.
Job Description
- Identify new suppliers, programs and items. Develop and present new product updates to Purchasing Manager.
- Quickly resolve invoice, product and delivery issues with the warehouse and accounts payable.
- Support Purchasing Team throughout annual Trade Show preparation/ set up. Work in ABL booths the day of the show.
· Request new product specifications from vendors and suppliers. Set up new item information in AS400.
· Review order delivery dates and follow up with transport companies on pass due orders. Clear back-order list weekly.
· Set up new contract items, order product and provide Customer Service with orders/ship lists.
· Plan & monitor inventory levels based on customer demand & historical sales.
· Review new items with Purchasing Manager, Warehouse Supervisors and Inventory Manager to ensure orders are correctly placed, warehouse pick locations are set and product is delivered on time.
· Prepare weekly flyers and submit to Purchasing Manager on time
· Prepare Prebook Sheet and order product on time
· Work with Customer Service on special orders.
· Oversee Cross Dock Orders.
· Additional responsibilities will be required as the business needs change.
Qualifications
· Must have 3 - 5 years of buying experience, Convenience Store retail and/or wholesale distribution preferred.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with AS400 preferred.
· Excellent organizational, time management, negotiation, written and verbal skills.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Driver’s License & US work authorization required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Columbiana, OH 44408 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbiana, OH 44408: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person