Buyer, Inventory Vendor Manage

Job Description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location :

1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Job Description : Position Summary :

This role is responsible to support the vendor managed account activities to include maintaining inventory levels, inputting sales data into the system and preparing purchase orders. Also responsible to act as a liaison between carriers, vendors and / or distribution / transportation operations to ensure products are delivered according to schedule and to research and respond to customer inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

Here's what you’ll do :

Prepare purchase orders for vendor managed accounts; ensure accuracy and verify specifications.

Make adjustments to sales and purchase orders as necessary.

Maintain on-hand inventory levels based on actual use and / or planned inventory levels and ensure accurate and timely input and upload of sales data / orders into the system for assigned accounts.

Act as a liaison between carriers, vendors and distribution operations / transportation to ensure products are delivered according to schedule.

Monitor shipment movement to ensure logistic issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Communicate purchase orders, shipment schedules, etc. with customers, vendors and internal departments.

Research and respond to customer inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

Review inventory reports to identify excess inventory, work with vendors to secure disposition (i.e., re-ship, markdowns, etc.) and / or work with sales representatives to sell inventory on-hand in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain effective working relationship with customers, vendors and cross-functional departments.

Here’s what you’ll need :

High School Diploma (Required) or GED required. College degree or college course work in Business Administration or related area preferred.

Two years administrative / business experience required; experience in Procurement, Customer Service or related area preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with cross-functional departments and vendors.

Strong attention to detail and good organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work weekends based on department rotation schedule.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and / or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit / stand / walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas : computer / server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.