Posted 7/28/11

TITLE: Assistant Buyer
DEPARTMENT: Deli- Miami, FL
STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Corporate Buyer

This job is located in Miami. This job entails the adequate and timely replenishment of the deli meats foods category items in order to maximize dept sales.

SCOPE:

• Adhere and apply PriceSmart’s Code of Conduct and Company Ethics at all times
• Adhere and apply PriceSmart’s Security, Prevention and Safety Guidelines
• Promote PriceSmart’s business philosophy including the 6 Rights of Merchandizing
• Observe and apply PriceSmart’s Policies and Procedures
• Protect PriceSmart’s assets and working tools at all times
• Maintain AS400 item information of products including costs, vendor information, etc
• Timely placement or orders for replenishment and follow thru of merchandise thru our distribution chain
• Confirm pricing, purchase orders and delivery appointments with suppliers
• Understand and report problems of Gross Margin and items on zero sales or other item issues
• Prepare and review reports required by the department including the Runbook
• Work with the Distribution Center for product deliveries and documentation
• Interaction with other departments such as Product Registration, Compliance, Accounting and others

• Minimum 2 years replenishment experience
• Previous experience/knowledge of buying practices and procedures
• Administrative, organizational analytical and communication skills
• Ability to interact and build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong productivity and good time management
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Knowledge of AS400 system preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "Assistant Buyer, Deli" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.