I.
POSITION SUMMARY
A purchasing agent is responsible for the forecasting, order planning, purchasing, recordkeeping and item maintenance for the brands and items of all assigned vendors.
II.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
Forecasts sales by: using data and information from sales, Business Management, suppliers and sales history.
Plans orders by: utilizing the forecasting system and maintaining custom forecasts to aid in the purchasing process while also providing replenishment information.
Reviews order requests from sales, Business Management and suppliers and performs analysis related to inventory needs, amount of overstock, financial and/or storage considerations.
Purchases product by: applying critical thinking to the analysis of vast amounts of data in various forms, using multiple methods to analyze this data; preparing and submitting purchase orders that meet company objectives as well as supplier requirements.
Maintains proper inventory levels by: consistent review of inventory levels using various available reports and forecasts; close attention to the supplier order confirmations; regular meetings with sales, Business Management and suppliers.
Maintains excellent records of information used to prepare orders, the orders themselves, the confirmations and receipt information.
Performs item maintenance by: updating or changing forecasts; review of receipts to verify vintages; changes in item specifications or characteristics such as size, pack, weight, vintage, use-up, obsolescence.
Develops strong working relationships with sales, Business Management and suppliers through regular and continual communication via email, phone and personal meetings.
Manages exceptions by: communication with sales, Business Management, suppliers and any necessary Empire Merchants associates.
Achieves work objectives by gathering pertinent data, identifying and evaluating options, and choosing a course of action.
Maintains organization's stability and reputation by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
III.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
IV.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
SALARY RANGE $65,000 $70,000
EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years Wine and Spirits industry experience preferred, or
Three or more years Logistics/Supply Chain industry experience
SKILLS:
Analytical ability
Computer proficiency
Interpersonal
Mathematical ability
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Product knowledge preferred
Verbal communications
Written communications
V.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus.
VI.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a normal business office environment. Skills & Requirements Qualifications Empire Merchants Metro LLC is a leading distributor of spirits and fine wines. We are the critical link between the companies that produce alcoholic beverages and the retail outlets where they are sold, or the restaurants and pubs where they are consumed.
We are seeking motivated people to join our team in a variety of functions, including education and training, finance, marketing, logistics and operations, delivery, and customer service.
EEO Policy Statement
Empire Merchants Metro is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants Metro will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. EEOC's EEO is the Law poster:
Empire Metro's Equal Opportunity Policy can be found
POSITION SUMMARY
A purchasing agent is responsible for the forecasting, order planning, purchasing, recordkeeping and item maintenance for the brands and items of all assigned vendors.
II.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
Forecasts sales by: using data and information from sales, Business Management, suppliers and sales history.
Plans orders by: utilizing the forecasting system and maintaining custom forecasts to aid in the purchasing process while also providing replenishment information.
Reviews order requests from sales, Business Management and suppliers and performs analysis related to inventory needs, amount of overstock, financial and/or storage considerations.
Purchases product by: applying critical thinking to the analysis of vast amounts of data in various forms, using multiple methods to analyze this data; preparing and submitting purchase orders that meet company objectives as well as supplier requirements.
Maintains proper inventory levels by: consistent review of inventory levels using various available reports and forecasts; close attention to the supplier order confirmations; regular meetings with sales, Business Management and suppliers.
Maintains excellent records of information used to prepare orders, the orders themselves, the confirmations and receipt information.
Performs item maintenance by: updating or changing forecasts; review of receipts to verify vintages; changes in item specifications or characteristics such as size, pack, weight, vintage, use-up, obsolescence.
Develops strong working relationships with sales, Business Management and suppliers through regular and continual communication via email, phone and personal meetings.
Manages exceptions by: communication with sales, Business Management, suppliers and any necessary Empire Merchants associates.
Achieves work objectives by gathering pertinent data, identifying and evaluating options, and choosing a course of action.
Maintains organization's stability and reputation by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
III.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
IV.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
SALARY RANGE $65,000 $70,000
EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years Wine and Spirits industry experience preferred, or
Three or more years Logistics/Supply Chain industry experience
SKILLS:
Analytical ability
Computer proficiency
Interpersonal
Mathematical ability
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Product knowledge preferred
Verbal communications
Written communications
V.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus.
VI.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a normal business office environment. Skills & Requirements Qualifications Empire Merchants Metro LLC is a leading distributor of spirits and fine wines. We are the critical link between the companies that produce alcoholic beverages and the retail outlets where they are sold, or the restaurants and pubs where they are consumed.
We are seeking motivated people to join our team in a variety of functions, including education and training, finance, marketing, logistics and operations, delivery, and customer service.
EEO Policy Statement
Empire Merchants Metro is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants Metro will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. EEOC's EEO is the Law poster:
Empire Metro's Equal Opportunity Policy can be found