Albertsons Companies Hiring for Senior Replenishment Buyer Center of Store at Washington, DC Full Time

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About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.

What You Will Be Doing

The Senior Replenishment Buyer is responsible for overseeing the work of assigned member of the Replenishment Team to ensure profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned vendor product lines. Works closely with Replenishment Manager & Corporate Director, and national/local replenishment representatives to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for an assigned promotionally active buying desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

The position will either be based in our main regional offices or within one of our Distribution Centers.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all replenishment buying staff.
• Work to obtain inventory and inventory productivity goals on assigned buying desk.
• Assist Replenishment Manager in setting performance targets for buying team in relation to anticipated and actual sales and see that these are maintained.
• Participate in the formulation of broad policies and long-range goals, objectives, plans, programs, and projects of the assigned work group.
• Interface with other departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center, division office and national/local replenishment representatives.
• Develop and mentor assigned members of the Replenishment Team.

The salary range is $72,100 to $ 108,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

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What We Are Searching For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent Supply Chain experience. MBA a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years buying experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Retail operations/Marketing experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success

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