Description Primary Duties: Assists Buyers in the everyday functions related to inventory control, product turns, order fill rates, and various routine functions related to purchasing. Essential Functions Verifies all purchase orders. Maintains vendor details and files. Completion of scheduled tasks in a timely manner. Assists in maintenance of an acceptable level of customer order fill rate. Assists in controlling inventory levels and maximizing inventory turns. Verifies all purchase orders to the broker or manufacturer. (EDI or EMAIL) Handles special projects and tasks as requested. Verifies product receiving and problem solves related issues. Assists with bill-backs. Competencies Microsoft Office software and main frame computer skills. Strong organizational skills with orientation to detail. Must have well-developed interpersonal skills and have the ability to promote harmonious relationships with staff, peers, and supervisors. Work Environment...

Description Summary Maintenance of an acceptable level of in-stock products while maximizing inventory turns. Management of manufacturers' incentive and accrual programs. Regular review of product mix to maintain the best-selling products within a category and arrange for return or disposal of slow-selling products. Management of deals and allowance schedules. Essential Functions Maintains a customer order fill rate of 98%. Maintains an aged inventory of less than 5% the categories total inventory. Annual number of product turns determined by category standard. Works directly with Senior Procurement Manager Controls inventory levels and maximizes inventory turns and liquidates old or discontinued inventory. Manages vendor returns and reclamation. Manages manufacturers' price lists and the weekly price change notifications. Responsible for each distribution center as it relates to the category. This will include SAS as primary vendor or direct manufacturers'...