Distribution Replenishment Buyer
Company: McCoy's Building Supply
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
Job DescriptionTime Type:Full timeRole Details:SUMMARYDefines
and manages strategic roles for and is the subject matter expert in
assigned categories. Negotiates merchandise program details to
support store sales, including, but not limited to, assortments,
inventory levels, pricing, payment terms, and promotions.
Responsible for the financial performance of assigned categories:
Inventory Turnover, Gross Margin, GMROI and Sales. Responsible for
the replenishment and inventory levels in assigned categories to
support the stores. Develops and executes marketing and advertising
programs to support stores' sales effortESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
- Supports store operations with negotiated programs within
assigned categories. Solicits Regional and Store Manager input
regarding assigned categories by listening to problems, complaints
and compliments. Acts to resolve problems, build on successes
- Meets periodically with existing vendors to plan and review
existing programs. Communicates McCoy's program requirements,
program performance, store requests, assortment changes, etc.
Reviews pending changes in vendor product mix
- Meets with potential vendors of existing and new products.
Develops and implements new products/programs as needed to support
stores' sales' efforts. Includes establishing performance goals,
displays, set-up or resets, negotiated minimums, payment terms,
negotiating costs, researching and establishing competitive
retails, etc. Communicates complete program, schedules, etc. to
stores by working interdependently with Store Planning and all
other involved departments.
- Prepares and presents Program Line Reviews for Stock and
Special Order sales in assigned categories. Line Reviews include
all areas of Program Financial Reviews, McCoy's competitor
analyses, and comparisons of existing programs to competitive
programs in the category. Negotiations during the Line Review
incorporate store needs, strategic category goals, and corporate
financial goals
- Develops and implements marketing and advertising programs to
promote assigned product categories. Responsible for negotiating
and collecting co-op advertising funds to support marketing and
advertising expense. Reviews each campaign's results for
effectiveness and efficiency
- Reviews and approves promotional plans. Partners with Marketing
and Store Planning to develop the category/department promotional
strategies
- Monitor the "Open PO report" for all replenishment stores and
address issues with vendors accordingly.
- Must work interdependently with store personnel and corporate
departments to resolve issues that concern products for assigned
categories.
- Understands competitors' strengths, weaknesses and strategies.
Anticipates market/business trends and develops a plan for
response
- Accountable for assigned merchandise categories' performance,
recommends revisions to the merchandise plan/forecast based on
sound analysis and ensures corrective actions are implemented
- Directs assortment selection process and reviews assortments
for balance (brands, key items, core items, etc) and adherence to
strategic and financial objectives
- Maintains an adequate inventory position in order to drive
sales, in stocks and to service customers
- Creates and maintains supplier replenishment purchase
orders
- Manages daily logistics issues, including product supply,
transportation issues and delivery interruptions. Facilitates
resolutions between stores and vendors where necessary
- Establishes and maintains item replenishment parameters and
attributes within the point of sale system
- Reports on and manages supplier lead-times in Point of Sale
system based on supply chain performance
- Visits retail stores on occasion to review product lines and
placements. Attends trade shows, vendor facilities and factories,
and McCoy's vendor show to visit with current vendors and
prospective vendors on product lines
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures while carrying out the
responsibilities of position
- Attends all team meetings and company training sessions as
requiredQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university;
or one to two years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. - Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. - Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. - Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Word & Excel, IBM Content Manager,
MAC21, and other 3rd party software applications at an intermediate
level
- Knowledge and understanding of basic and intermediate
purchasing and merchandising principles
- Prior experience working in the retail industry, preferably in
the building supply industryWORK AVAILABILITY
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance, at such level
as is determined by management
- Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8
hours per day, 40 hours per week or such other hours per day or
hours per week as the employer determines are necessary or
desirable to meet business needs
- Must be available and willing to work such weekends and
holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to
meet its business needsTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires occasional travel with overnight
stays
- Must meet driver's license requirements as required by the
Company
- Must be able to legally obtain a rental vehicle in all states
in which the company does business
- Must have current auto liability insurancePHYSICAL DEMANDS The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job..
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit and talk or hear. - The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle,
or feel; and reach with hands and arms. - The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,
and ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quietMcCoy's
is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs,
services and employment is available to all persons. Those
applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application
and/or interview process should contact a representative of the
People Development Department at (866) 896-0884. EOE, AAP, D, F,
VA
Keywords: McCoy's Building Supply, San Marcos , Distribution Replenishment Buyer, Other , San Marcos, Texas
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