Procurement Analyst, Frozen

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

Summary

The purpose of a Procurement Analyst is to provide direct support to the procurement staff, retail operations and cooperative members across multiple banners. As a member of the Logistics team, the Procurement Analyst will be responsible for the ordering and replenishment processes for warehouse inventory, while maintaining optimal service levels and quality of item data to ensure operation efficiencies.

Core Functions

The core job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze inventory levels for turn and sale demand forecasts, and consumption patterns to determine replenishment needs for warehouse inventory
• Generate and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods, avoiding stock outs and surplus inventory
• Monitor and maintain service level objectives to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment
• Develop and track performance metrics related to service levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Partner with Inventory Control/Category Managers to ensure cycle counts, discontinued and expired items are identified and reconciled
• Responsible for expediting the return to vendor process (RTV) for discontinued items and/or overstocks
• Stay informed about seasonal trends, supplier options, and industry advancements to inform purchasing decisions
• Responsible for the timely updating of plan-o-gram changes, including discontinued and new items
• Maintain accurate records of item data, including new and discontinued items, flag maintenance and item status changes
• Address and resolve issues that could impact service level targets, including supplier delays
• Regularly update inventory and procurement systems to ensure data consistency and integrity
• Partner with suppliers to adhere to delivery terms, and lead times to achieve cost-effective procurement
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in part-time classes
• Supermarket or other retail experience (minimum of two years preferred)
• Prior Wakefern inventory and/or warehouse distribution experience desired
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Well-developed computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Wakefern-specific programs
• Strong customer service and leadership skills
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Project planning/management experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to participate in retail store visits
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to adhere to the company’s four day a week in office work requirement

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Share thoughts, ideas and information in an organized, clear and precise and persuasive manner (written and oral communication).
• Drive or Results: Understands how the role impacts the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Embrace Change: Adapts to new environment, jobs, technologies and processes.
• Develop You: Identifies opportunities for career development.
• Build Relationships: Works as part of a team to achieve company goals.
• Stay Competitive: Shows passion and enthusiasm for their work.

Leadership Competencies

• Think Strategically: Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it.
• Influence Others: The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others.
• Drive Organizational Change: Create the vision and drive the momentum for change.
• Talent Planning: Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals.
• Take Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization.
• Inclusive Leadership: Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $60,000-$75,000 annually. Placement in the salary depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

About The Work

This job description is intended to set forth the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by associates for this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates to do this job. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning Wakefern has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any associate. Any change to this “at will” employment status must be in writing and signed by the Vice President of Human Resource.