Experience: 8+ years proved work experience, preferably in a similar position in a similar position and setting.
Job Description: Reports to Vice President, Sales and Marketing; responsible for all communication with buyers, management of the replenishment account and the Buy Sell program. Analyze various Replenishment Reports, Executive Summaries, Daily Activity Sheets, Projection Reports, Daily Outs Reports, Margin Reports, Weekly Recap Reports, Correction of Error Reports, and various other reports may request at any time of the year.
o Develop and track yearly budgets for both Companies
o Leand and manage Replenishment Team, develop yearly goals for team members and track achievements
o Develop contract pricing by commodity with Buyer Analyst.
o Lead contact with WM Category Manager, HO Team Leaders, Regional Buyers, DC Buyers, DC Quality Control Personnel, WM Central Receiving personnel at each DC, and store managers in each DC region.
o Train and guide Team in Procurement and Replenishment.
o Work with team and vendor network to get “the right product at the right price at the right location at the right time”.
o Coordinate SEM’s, Special Buys, timing issues, and product availability.
o Train new members of the team in the process of Co-Management and buy/sell of outside product.
o Work with Buyers to grow product lines with WM through regional products, new pack styles or new varieties.
o Coordinate transition from DCS 2000 system(s) to the new Inform and Modular Based systems. This could take place in 2010.
o Develop Replenishment staff as well as supporting sales staff.
o Develop relations with outside shippers and vendors on various commodity lines needed to supply companies customers (WM and others).
o Gather market information and relay information to Customer, Team and Category Directors.
o Work with the transportation department to develop transportation contracts
– Ability to work whenever required, including nights and weekends.
– Ability to travel 20% or more of time, generally by automobile and plane. Will visit Bentonville, Arkansas to meet with customer a minimum of once per calendar month.
– Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
