Job Description
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.
Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.
Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.
What you will be doing
The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Produce Replenishment Manager.
The Produce Replenishment Manager is responsible for the efficient buying of produce product lines assigned for the Distribution Center. Coordinate all buying activities to ensure achievement of all department, distribution center, and company profit objectives. Ensure that the highest standards of professional integrity are maintained throughout the assigned department.
The position will be based in Tracy, California Distribution Center.
Main responsibilities
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with division personnel and facilitate beneficial communication related to products and promotional activity to procurement team and distribution center operations.
- Define and provide overall department goal setting and direction based on key performance indicators.
- Interface with other department heads and division personnel to accomplish job functions.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, logistic companies, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
- Attend key meetings to maintain awareness of programs and issues providing relevant department information in support of fundamental and strategic programs.
- Ensure the established sales plan is understood and executed by the procurement team.
- Participate in developing and managing Distribution P&L by providing analyses on relevant procurement data.
- Monitor department results compared to projections, identify solutions and recommend corrective actions.
- Review and analyze operating reports with procurement team and take appropriate action when necessary.
- Develop and define best practices for buying team with support from Corporate Director of Procurement.
- Manage vendor adherence to product specifications through distribution center audits and cutting tests. Ensure product specifications are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory and company requirements.
- Monitor key commodity markets and provide forecast information to the Sales Manager in support of future market dynamics. Obtain the best possible costs, quality and service level at all times.
- Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
- Work with Corporate Procurement Team on strategic programs where applicable to implement overall best practices.
The salary range is $105,900.00 to $137,580.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
What we are searching for
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent Produce Procurement and Supply Chain experience. Specialization in Agricultural Sciences (Meat/Animal/Food) a plus
- 5 – 10 years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing.
- 7+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry; experience with a major grocery retailer chain in purchasing or strategic sourcing role with responsibility for working with major national vendors of consumer-packaged goods or commodity food products.
- 5 – 10 years of people management experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in PC systems required.
- Strong understanding of meat and seafood commodity markets and published industry reporting platforms.
- Must have a full understanding of regulatory requirements including those of USDA, USDC and FDA where applicable.
- Ability to recognize and understand industry trends and impacts to the region and enterprise.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Strong planning, organizing, and negotiating skills.
- Must have the ability to represent the company’s interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers.
- Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
- Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems.
- Strong detailed understanding of business operations.
- Working knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
- Demonstrated people leader: build strong relationships, hire great people, commit to the growth of individuals on team and lead by example.
- Travel Requirements: 5% to 10%
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more.
- Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
- Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday.
- Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required.
What it is like at Albertsons?
Albertsons Culture Principles
Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect
Team: We always support and recognize each other
Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective
Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others
Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer
Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success