Produce Assistant

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the Fresh Sales team with all aspects of the department, with the primary focus on buyer and procurement assistance. Extensive retailer, vendor and sales team interaction and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Produce Buyers in all procurement aspects of the department with primary responsibility of creating PO’s and assisting member retailers.  
• Contact brokers, vendors, and sales representatives for needed information by the department.
• Create promotional (Excel) documents pertinent to item and category information or as requested the Senior Buyer or Sales Manager.
• Enter store orders in the system and re-bill out of stocks / reship product.
• Submit and research store credit requests.
• Track and monitor purchase orders and SSO orders.
• Create on Demand reports for Buyers and Category Managers on a daily basis or as needed.
• Assist in the billing back of manufacturers and vendors for appropriate charges.
• Move daily stores orders as needed to support daily retail service level.
• Communicate with the corporate traffic department and suppliers on email or phone.
• Perform other duties as required by Produce Sales Manager or Senior Buyer.

Position Requirements:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.  
• Must be able to perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching from a floor level to six feet in height. Walking, writing, sitting, and climbing
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel and Access knowledge
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strategic thinker who identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Knowledge of SCM and mainframe systems and functions
• Strong math skills and proficient in 10-key
• Strong communication skills