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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Relieve the Procurement Manager and Buyers of clerical work to include maintenance of all files, typing or data input, answer telephones, greet visitors, answer routine questions or refer to proper individual, sort incoming mail, prepare weekly price changes, set up deals, billbacks, etc. and process data for new items.
Assist Buyers with the placement of purchase orders; maintain contact with retail store personnel to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information.
Assist in preparation and distribution of Weekly Merchandising Bulletin.
Coordinate necessary functions between the Procurement Department and other Distribution Center Departments; complete forms necessary for special orders to be shipped to retail stores; maintain department data processing files.
Process store pre-orders as necessary.
May research information for other department members as requested.
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SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Prior office training and/or related work experience required. Knowledge of merchandising terminology, the products handled by Buyers and freight procedures helpful. Previous background in wholesale or retail grocery industry preferred.
Possess good general clerical skills including typing/keyboarding, proofreading, organizational skills and attention to detail, experience with Microsoft office suite applications necessary. Position requires use of 10-key calculators, personal computers and other office equipment.
Possess good communication skills, both oral and written as well as good telephone and public relations skills.
Strong math skills necessary. Previous experience with personal computer spreadsheet applications helpful.
Ability to handle confidential information in a mature manner required.
Work environment is characterized by normal office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent will spend the majority of the workday sitting at a desk or computer terminal or walking within a limited area. In some Centers, work location requires climbing stairs.
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