Buyer Assistant

Position OverviewKeep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As a Buyer's Assistant II, you will assist buyers with inventory inbound maintenance and management, service level troubleshooting, and support various tasks with buyers, vendors, transportation, and warehouses.

Job Description

• Full Time - Hybrid post training
• Location: Edison, NJ

You will contribute by:

• Purchasing order entry: manually key punching customer order requests received into C&S order processing system
• Responsible for all aspects of managing inbound purchase orders: revisions, expedites, dating, securing of appointments, and routine follow up until receipt.
• Responding to calls & emails from customers, buyers, vendors, and warehouses pertaining to purchase orders, inventory management, transportation and impaired inventory issues.
• Return logistics process: Completing R-Bills; working with buyers and external parties to manage return/disposition of impaired inventories.
• Producing and distributing various Procurement reports.
• Data collection, organization, and distribution.
• Projects pertaining to service level management and inventory management, assigned by supervisor.
• Assisting with start-up related tasks when required by the department Manager.
• Travel Required: No

Environment

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

• Company matched 401K

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Outstanding attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes stressful atmosphere.

Years Of Experience

• 0-2: At least 6 months to 1 year of retail experience. Some experience in grocery or retail shelf management preferred.

QualificationsGeneral Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.