Buyer

BakeMark has a job opening for a Buyer!

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and services. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 30 branches conveniently-located across the U.S. and Canada.

Summary: Manage inventory of BakeMark USA Manufactured, commodities and general resale merchandise at assigned BakeMark location(s).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory by placing orders and transfers in a timely fashion
• Expedite product and proactively respond to new volumes
• Analyze market trends in demand based on seasonality and/or historical data
• Buy product by the forecasted needs and consider total costs including freight
• Professional and immediate response to internal departments and external vendors
• Meet company expectations for inventory turns and fill rate
• Accurately follow vendor procedures for purchase order placement
• Process returns to vendors
• Complete special projects as assigned by management
• Work closely with vendors to get results
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
• Support and communicate with Sales team
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Experience in the food distribution industry is preferred
• Administrative experience, 1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience a plus.

A detailed job description will be provided to qualified candidates during the selection process.

BakeMark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).