Assistant Buyer

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Responsible for managing inventory levels and costing of all items responsible for procuring. Will coordinate logistics for inbound freight. Provide assistance to other buyers and inventory control. Will obtain products which meet or exceed company specifications within established timelines and budget.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and procure stock items assigned.
• Attend daily inventory meetings.
• Manage and communicate new and discontinued items, changes in product and packaging technologies.
• Work with sales team to understand market conditions, analyze competitive market activity, and assist in the development of sales and market plans.
• Maintain cost fields in AS400 for stock and fillet items.
• Develop seasonal and annual merchandising programs.
• Develop weekly sales forecast with sales management and purchase product to ensure stock and inventory requirements are achieved.
• Understand and use supplier lead times to maximize the company's advantages in the marketplace.
• Ensure that product transport carriers adhere to committed schedules for delivery and that carriers follow warehouse receiving schedule requirements.
• Prepare PO's for receiving each day and supply to the Lead Receiver attaching transportation instructions.
• Respond to Sales requests for research/source new products from the sales personnel.
• Utilization of Product Request Form.
• Track freight and confirm PO's for inbound shipments.
• Cross train with buyers and inventory control to help provide vacation coverage.
• Answer telephones.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Core Competencies and Skills for Success at Pacific Seafood:
• Leadership/People Management •Negotiation Skills
• Financial/Business Acumen •Critical Thinking
• Project Management •Customer and Personal Service
• Communication Skills •Active Listening
• Product Knowledge •Time Management

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:
Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one-year related experience.
• Strong Computer skills in MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university.

Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.