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LOGISTICS/BUYER LVL III

Kroger · Blue Ash, Ohio, US

Position Summary: Responsible for replenishment of assigned vendors/items through designated DCs. Monitor shipments and inventory, communicate with divisions...

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Position Summary: Responsible for replenishment of assigned vendors/items through designated DCs. Monitor shipments and inventory, communicate with divisions and suppliers, and generate purchase orders to optimize DC service levels, days of supply, aged inventory, and store in-stock. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Essential Job Functions: - Manage the most difficult replenishment desks, including items with the highest volume, demand volatility, perishability, SKU count, and/or supply chain complexity. - Write POs for designated vendors (turn and promotional). - Perform accounting research and validate PO costs and contracts to ensure correct billing as required. - Replenish any new items based on reset schedules. - Manage the flow of product related to pack changes, bonus packs, and discontinued items. - Review division ad and display plans. - Liaison for assigned DCs and divisions and manage relationships - Manage critical metrics with DCs, departments, divisions and, in some cases, stores (e.g., aged and excess inventory, days of supply, and service levels). - Mentor and assist in training and developing repl...