Job Description
Here at The World’s Best Cheeses we have over 140 vendors from across the globe. In addition to a robust domestic cheese offering, we have air programs from Ireland, Australia, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain.
As we keep adding more products and countries, our amazing buyers are getting a little overwhelmed. We are looking for a reliable and extremely detail oriented individual to join our team.
Prior purchasing experience is not required. We will provide all necessary training. The position is intended to be an entry track to become a senior buyer.
We are in search of someone looking to begin a long career with us, and a passion for food will make the job that much more meaningful and enjoyable!
You must:
-Be extremely neat and organized
-Be detail obsessed
-Have persistent follow up skills.
-Be proficient in excel (advanced skills are even better)
Some responsibilities include:
-Overseeing our preorder program by compiling salesperson requests and submitting purchase orders to our vendors.
-Following up with vendors
-Insuring that the correct product arrives in proper temp and condition
-Placing domestic purchase orders
-Assisting our new product team in the search for new products
In addition to helping out our purchasing department, you will spend 2-3 days a week helping our key account managers with national accounts. Some of these responsibilities will include:
-Entering daily orders
-Insuring all buyers have submitted orders prior to the deadline
-Coordinating promotions
-Gathering information for new item set up
This position requires meticulous attention to detail, as a slight typo could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and lead to many unhappy customers.
A typical workweek is 40-45 hours
Monday and Thursday from 8am-5pm and Fridays from 8-4pm.
Tuesdays will begin at noon and end once all orders are submitted. This typically ranges from 7-11pm
Wednesday’s start time is flexible depending on Tuesday’s hours, the day will end at 5pm.
During the Holidays, the hours will be extended slightly.
Benefits
-Starting Salary is $25 per hour
-401K plan with 4% match is available after 1 year
-Paid time off benefits start after 60 days. They include vacation after 6 months, personal days, and major holidays.
-Medical benefits for one person (Oxford) eligibility starts after 90 days of employment (80% paid by employer)
-2 weeks vacation and 5 personal days per year (this will be prorated for your first year)
Paid holidays include New Years: 1.5 days, Presidents day, Good Friday (half day), Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (1.5 days)
About the World’s Best Cheeses…. We have been family owned and operated for nearly 40 years. We are the premier destination for specialty cheeses in America. We sell over 4,500 of the best cheese, crackers, chips, oils, and chocolates from around the globe. With warehouses in NY, CA, and MA we service THE BEST specialty food shops across the country.
If interested please send both a resume and cover letter.
Company Description
About the World’s Best Cheeses.... We have been family owned and operated for nearly 40 years. We are the premier destination for specialty cheeses in America. We sell over 4,500 of the best cheese, crackers, chips, oils, and chocolates from around the globe. With warehouses in NY, CA, and MA we service THE BEST specialty food shops across the country.
About the World’s Best Cheeses.... We have been family owned and operated for nearly 40 years. We are the premier destination for specialty cheeses in America. We sell over 4,500 of the best cheese, crackers, chips, oils, and chocolates from around the globe. With warehouses in NY, CA, and MA we service THE BEST specialty food shops across the country.