Buyer & Planner Supervisor at Albertsons Companies

Tempe, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Analytical Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Regulatory Compliance, Budgeting, Interpersonal Communication, Operational Performance Tracking

Industry

Retail

Description

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. Team player with great organizational skills needed to create production and maintenance schedules, and purchase stock and non-stock items. Responsible for creating purchase price reduction strategies and driving exceptional customer fill rate levels. This position reports to the Production Manager. Main responsibilities: * Buyer/Planner responsibilities, which include developing production schedules to support our customers. * Monitoring inventory and tank times to maintain compliance to PMO regulatory requirements, and to minimize inventory write offs. * Purchase packaging and ingredients to support the production schedule, work closely with the quality department and corporate sourcing to obsolete inventory and obtain approvals on new packaging as required. * Maintain accuracy of inventory (packaging, raw ingredients and finished goods). * Work with vendors for credit and returns of items out of spec. * Work with vendors to develop agreeable terms for accounts payable. * Work closely with shipping, quality, maintenance, and production departments. * Identify alternative vendors or products that meet the specifications and work closely with corporate sourcing to ensure backup vendors are in place as appropriate. * Determine the most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering materials and services. * Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the corporate sourcing and supervisor team on item availability, order lead-time and order status. * Maintain files, records and documents related to all purchasing activities for future referencing. * Develop standard processes and workflows to ensure results are process driven and repeatable for the department. * Utilize World Class / Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive operational results and performance measures. * Coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost and service goals. * Ensure adherence to Albertsons policies, procedures and practices. * Administrative duties related to production, shipping and quality performance. * Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment. * Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers. * Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment. * Supervise other buyers to ensure overall purchasing and planning goals are met. We are looking for candidates who possess the following: * 4-year college degree in Operations Management, Food Science, or related field preferred. Experience in lieu of degree considered. * 2 plus years' experience in direct supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred. * Related work experience in a food manufacturing environment in Purchasing and/or Procurement preferred. * Experience and understanding of the importance in maintaining an accurate inventory level and accuracy required. * Possess a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing, and understanding of lead-time impact to production and supply chain requirements * Ability to manage entire order to payment process * Understanding of manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality, SOX, FSMA, HACCP and GMPs. * Experience with plant safety programs. * Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and team building skills. * Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same. * Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs. * Willingness to work in shiftwork with varied days and rotation. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; in addition to automated purchasing programs. * Must have personal integrity, flexibility, dependability, ability to work within policy guidelines and to work independently Physical Requirements: * Prolonged sitting * Flexibility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time as needed. * May be required to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. * Hand dexterity and strength. We also provide a variety of benefits including: * Competitive wages paid weekly * Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream * Associate discounts * Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) * Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$] * Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development * An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values [https://fw.tv/iframe/player?amp=1&channel=talent_acquisition&video=gp9481&max_videos=1&cookies_opt_in=true&cookies_root=false] A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. #LI-SAIZ Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

Responsibilities

Lead the purchasing and planning functions by developing production schedules and managing inventory levels to ensure customer fill rates. Supervise a team of buyers while implementing cost-effective procurement strategies and maintaining regulatory compliance.