Seafood Merchandising Manager Job SummaryThe Seafood Merchandising Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, negotiating, sourcing, and procurement of regional responsible products consistent with company policies and procedures. This position ensures the continuous flow of product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner by managing the supply chain.
Responsibilities:- Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate weekly price and quantity terms. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
- Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; quality and value of product; and their understanding of the marketplace.
- Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
- Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of the vendor.
- Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon regional stores orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.
- Provides product and pricing information to regional stores force and makes recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Accountabilities:- Plan, prepare, and process daily requisitions and purchase orders to support stores' needs, and expedite orders to support stores' needs.
- Demonstrate effective collaboration skills by open communication and sharing pertinent business information.
- Establish and maintain order policies and lead times for products, and request pricing quotes from suppliers to determine the best supply source.
- Identify and qualify new or alternate product sources, represent the company successfully, and exercise flexibility in their approach to negotiations with suppliers.
- Review suppliers to ensure they understand the quality and delivery requirements.
- Maintain flexibility, high quality, and competitive pricing in the supplier base.
- Anticipate potential problems and risks, and generate ideas, insight, and solutions to resolve problems.
- Analyze supplier performance and negotiate lead time reduction and/or stocking programs with suppliers to reduce inventory burden.
Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree in agriculture business, marketing, supply chain management, or other business-related fields.
- 3 years of seafood purchasing, wholesale, retail, or related work experience
- Strong knowledge of the meat industry, market trends, and pricing strategies.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a refrigerated environment
- Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to identify and qualify new or alternate product sources, represent the company successfully, and exercise flexibility in your approach to negotiations with suppliers.
- Ability to analyze varying product and service features, prices, and qualities, and determine the most cost-effective purchase for the organization.
- Ability to resolve issues and make timely recommendations and decisions by being resourceful.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, government regulations, and legal documents.
- Ability to travel and work limited weekends and holidays.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Position Details:- Employment type: Full time
- Salary: $80,00 - $105,000
- Location: 2931 Faber St Union City, CA 94587
Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% Company Match
- Long-Term Service Award
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
