Buyer
Hammond, LA Purchasing
Job Type
Full-time
Description

S&W Wholesale Foods is Louisiana’s leading independent food service supplier and is on the Move. We are searching for an experienced Buyer to join our growing merchandising team. S&W is a family-owned, customer-oriented company and we align our progress with your success.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Sourcing and replenishment of various food and non-food items
  • Category Management Cycle on responsible categories
  • Maintain accurate acquisition costs
  • Maintain inventory goals as assigned by management
  • Keeping supplier and item information up to date in both the host system and replenishment software package
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • 5 years’ experience in food procurement, preferably in supply chain or category Management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and oral presentation skills
  • 3 years of Excel experience
  • Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) and in an engaging manner with colleagues of various levels of experience and management
  • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of service requirements, shelf life, key factors that affect profitability of inventory, promotional and retailer needs
  • High-level proficiency in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.*


Job Type: Full-time, On-Site


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • On Demand Payment Options
  • Birthday Holiday!
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Food Procurement: 5 years (Required)
  • 3 years of Excel experience (Required)


Work Location: On-site