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About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
What you will be doing
The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Replenishment Manager- Meat Seafood Deli and Bakery.
The Replenishment Manager- Meat Seafood Deli and Bakery - SoCal is responsible for the efficient buying of meat, seafood, bakery and service deli product lines assigned for the Distribution Center. Coordinate all buying activities to ensure achievement of all department, distribution center, and company profit objectives. Ensure that the highest standards of professional integrity are maintained throughout the assigned department.
The position will be based in our Roanoke, Texas Distribution Center.
Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with division personnel and facilitate beneficial communication related to products and promotional activity to procurement team and distribution center operations.
• Define and provide overall department goal setting and direction based on key performance indicators.
• Interface with other department heads and division personnel to accomplish job functions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, logistic companies, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Attend key meetings to maintain awareness of programs and issues providing relevant department information in support of fundamental and strategic programs.
• Ensure the established sales plan is understood and executed by the procurement team.
• Participate in developing and managing Distribution P&L by providing analyses on relevant procurement data.
• Monitor department results compared to projections, identify solutions and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and analyze operating reports with procurement team and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Develop and define best practices for buying team with support from Corporate Director of Procurement.
• Manage vendor adherence to product specifications through distribution center audits and cutting tests. Ensure product specifications are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor key commodity markets and provide forecast information to the Sales Manager in support of future market dynamics. Obtain the best possible costs, quality and service level at all times.
• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
• Work with Corporate Procurement Team on strategic programs where applicable to implement overall best practices.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
What we are searching for

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent Meat/Seafood/Deli Procurement and Supply Chain experience. Specialization in Agricultural Sciences (Meat/Animal/Food) a plus
• 5 - 10 years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing.
• 7+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry; experience with a major grocery retailer chain in purchasing or strategic sourcing role with responsibility for working with major national vendors of consumer-packaged goods or commodity food products.
• 5 - 10 years of people management experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in PC systems required.
• Strong understanding of meat and seafood commodity markets and published industry reporting platforms.
• Must have a full understanding of regulatory requirements including those of USDA, USDC and FDA where applicable.
• Ability to recognize and understand industry trends and impacts to the region and enterprise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Strong planning, organizing, and negotiating skills.
• Must have the ability to represent the company's interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers.
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems.
• Strong detailed understanding of business operations.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated people leader: build strong relationships, hire great people, commit to the growth of individuals on team and lead by example.
• Travel Requirements: 5% to 10%
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more.
• Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday.
• Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required.

What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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