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Festival Foods Buyer Assistant - Meat in De Pere, Wisconsin
Job Summary
Job Title: Buyer Assistant
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports To: Buyer Merchandiser-
Festival Foods is a fast-growing, privately owned, Wisconsin based retail Grocer. The Buyer Assistant will support the Department Buyer and Central Pricing to ensure accurate pricing reaches store level for our guests. The Buyer Assistant will work closely with Festival Foods vendor partners to provide our guests with accurate sale pricing.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ad planner data entry
Maintenance and execution of pricing.
Verify data submitted on Buyer’s form for accuracy
Run DSD Buyer’s form through DSD Macro
Coordinate billbacks and scan
Responsible for billing vendors for ad placement and movement
Prepare new items and process new item fees to our vendors.
Run high level movement reports upon request.
Verify margins per guidelines established by the Price Strategy Director.
Prep seasonal items for importing.
Support store associates.
Provide support to Pricing Support Admin for data entry in to the system.
Authorize payment, returns of merchandise, credits and invoice error fees.
Partner with the Pricing team to discuss and execute pricing decisions based on parameters set forth by the Price Strategy Director.
Responsible for direct communication with all Festival Foods vendor partners.
Provide support to Pricing Support Admin for data entry into the system
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years retail experience.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of or ability to learn SMS functions and procedures
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask and quickly react to changing responsibilities
Good oral and written communication skills
Store level knowledge (ordering, shelf maintenance, pricing)
Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity.
The position requires frequent bending at or below waist level, kneeling and reaching above shoulder level
The position requires the employee to lift up to 5 pounds on an occasional basis.
Sitting at a desk/computer 75% of the time.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Buyer Assistant is an hourly position.
Company Overview
ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
Location : NameGreen Bay Support Office
Requisition ID 2024-42977
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago (5/23/2024 3:45 PM)
Category (Portal Searching) Support Office