Job description
Position Title: Buying Assistant
Department: Buying
Supervisor:Buyer
FLSA: Non-exempt
Date Revised: May 8, 2007
Position Summary:
Provides support to Corporate Buyers by assisting them with the process of merchandising, selection and development, sales, analysis and vendor management.
Essential Functions:
- Sets up new items and vendors in the department.
- Coordinates all aspects of purchase order management, item definition, coding, purchase order entry, revisions, order reconciliations, EDI and drop shipments.
- Collects weekly store margins.
- Sources product from secondary vendors.
- Enters advertisement ads.
- Researches and processes Accounts payable pricing discrepancies.
- Serves as a liaison between the buying department and the branches and vendors.
- Provides administrative support such as phoning, faxing orders to vendors, releasing orders, price changes and creating spreadsheets.
Other Responsibilities:
- Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree, OR
- High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years experience OR
- Any appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
- Computer Literacy
Work Environment:
- Average office environment. Heated in the winter, air-conditioned in the summer. Accessibility to computers, phone, fax, copiers etc. on premises.
Acknowledgement:
I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.
Brand: Restaurant Depot
Address: 1030 W Division St Chicago, IL - 60622
Property Description: 593 - MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
Property Number: 593
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