Packaging Buyer

The pay range for this position is $53,000 - $74,000/annually. This is a remote based position.   

As a packaging buyer, you will be responsible for the national procurement of a designated portfolio of packaging items. Your goal will be to order items on an as-needed basis to maintain inventory levels, ensuring that all required packaging materials are available when needed.  

Key Responsibilities 

The buyers will handle most of the purchase orders during a specific week. Their daily tasks are time-sensitive, with a primary focus on ensuring that necessary items are available as scheduled. This involves working closely with inventory teams and understanding the lead times and delivery methods for each supplier in their portfolio. 

• Planning and inventory reconciliation. 

• • Update and reconcile inventory within the WMS 
  • Evaluating upcoming PO placement and needed facility transfers.  

• Place Purchase orders based on a forecast. 

• • Place POs 4 weeks + out referencing supplier lead times & Min/Max inventory levels. 

• Non inventory item management. 

• • Plan inventory 1 to 2 weeks out. 
  • Maintain inventory to within Min / Max levels. 

• Reconcile accounts and calculate waste. 

• • Review any chargebacks for the week, cut Credit POs & communicate to suppliers. 
  • Calculate waste, work with analytics and category managers to capture forecast adjustments. 

Qualifications 

Skills and Requirements 

• Proven track record of success in purchasing, pricing, and financial management
• Comfortable making quick decisions with broad consequences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively influence all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Self-motivated, innovative thinker with a passion for food!
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time 

Experience / Education 

• 3+ years purchasing within packaging and food industry experience 

What We Offer 

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
• Paid time off  

Our Values at Work 

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. 

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like 

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time 

• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. 

• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings 

• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks 

• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity 

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support 

• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers 

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.  We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. 
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 
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