Buyer & CM Support Specialist

Harbor Foodservice is seeking an exceptional individual to support our team of category managers and buyers. Top-notch communication skills are essential for success in this role, so we are seeking a customer-focused, team-oriented professional who is consistently guided by our customers' needs. Interested individuals may apply online at www.harborfoodservice.com. Whenever possible, current Harbor team members will be given first consideration for all positions, providing they meet all the requirements and qualifications as outlined.

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include:

• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Range: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour

This individual will assist buyers in responsibilities surrounding purchasing and inventory management:

• Ensure that vendors receive our purchase orders and process order confirmations sent to them.
• Research and resolve price discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Perform vendor and item setup and maintenance.
• Set up special order item numbers, place special orders and drop shipments, monitor and follow up on unshipped special orders.
• Perform pricing uploads.
• Oversee non-stock item programs, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work directly with vendors, category management, and the sales department to identify and liquidate products that are aged inventory, have a short shelf life, and/or are overstocked.
• Assist buyers with vendor issues, including product returns and requests for item or price information.
• Self-starter with initiative, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn and grow within the business.
• Analyze & Act: Present reporting and synthesize data to support SKU maintenance, rationalization, aged inventory management, and category performance.
• Coordinate Promotional Activity: Help execute vendor-funded programs and seasonal promotions, ensuring budgets, item details, and timelines are aligned.
• Complete Special Projects: Tackle process improvements and cross-departmental projects that contribute to business success.
• Support Where Needed: Take on additional tasks as assigned by department leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Great communication skills are critical to success in this job. Candidates must be outstanding communicators and be able to work effectively with diverse individuals, often under pressure and time constraints.
• High school degree required; college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Purchasing experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Computer literacy is essential, including MS Word and Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other online communication tools is helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize workload, and ability to work well with all levels of associates and customers.
• Must be customer-focused and able to provide excellent service for both internal and external customers.
• Great time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize a heavy workload required.

Full-time position
Benefits: Full package
Hybrid work schedule: A minimum of one day every Wednesday and Thursday is required in the office. The number of days in the office may increase.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled