CORP PF/PRODUCE COMMODITY BUYER (Finance)

Coordinate the procurement of commodity items, based on category plans, for the entire enterprise. Procure the best quality at the best costs possible. Develop relationships with growers & shippers to leverage Kroger's volume as a strategic advantage. Assist in identifying opportunities for divisions including new items, packaging, and innovation. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- 2+ years prior produce knowledge gained from procurement, merchandising, or education
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Excellent analytical and follow-up skills
- Strong communication skills

Desired
- Consolidated Replenishment Buyer (CRB)
- Working knowledge of retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics
- Produce Region Specialist
- Produce Consolidation Manager- Place orders in itrade with shippers; populate and submit orders to shippers and price according to plans
- Review for proper itrade status; facilitate reconciliation of pricing issues, and amounts as needed per RASC
- Manage and populate weekly ad lid requests with prices upon receiving costs and volume commitments from shippers
- Collaborates with category management on current and future markets, including vendor pricing and supplier selection
- Manage and resolves distribution center rejections
- Assist with the commitment to grow commodity products
- Manage and resolve distribution center Over, Short, and Damage claims
- Make changes to PO's based on either replenishment or supplier initiated changes
- Provide post business hour support for orders loading; make changes to resolve any issues
- Provide weekend and holiday support on the placement of orders, including tasks related to assisting trucks to get loaded should issues arise
- Manage company produce initiatives and policies
- Maintain positive trade relations with suppliers
- Leverage the company's size and execution to create enterprise advantages
- Manage, mentor, train, and support the team, including collaboration with Replenishment and Supply Chain teams
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation