Buyer

DPI Mid Atlantic currently has openings for experienced Buyers at our Upper Marlboro, MD facility.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
Maintain an excelled working relationship with vendors and brokers assigned to them by the Director of Purchasing.
Fully responsible for inventory levels, in-stock ratio of 97%, and inventory turns as set by the Director of Purchasing
Takes responsibility for obtaining all information required to set-up items in system (such as pallet configuration, shelf life, pack size, UPC, cost, etc.)
Participates in appointments with assigned vendors and is responsible for obtaining all promotional activity.
Prices items for resale and gives this information to Pricing Coordinator to pass on to sales department and customers.
Attends sales meetings to become familiar with customer’s attitudes, preferences, and purchasing problems, as well as introduce new items.
Create/review purchase orders taking into account sales figures, seasonal trends, promotions, new authorizations, minimum shipments, code life, and inventory turns.
Contacts carriers to arrange transportation of purchases and regarding late shipments.
Authorizes return of merchandise.
Gives item information such as mark-ups or markdowns, manufacturer numbers, season code and style number to sales department.
Is instrumental in inventory process and verification of results
Creates income through forward buys
Company Information
DPI Mid Atlantic is the premier full-service specialty food distributor in the Baltimore, Washington DC, Richmond/Norfolk and southern Pennsylvania markets. We are the only facility combining full-line perishables and dry specialty products under one roof. We are also unique in our ability to deliver multiple temperature items on one truck to better serve our customers.

DPI Mid Atlantic is the successor company of the 2001 merger of DPI Halperin, a specialty perishable distributor started in 1963, and DPI-C&G, a dry specialty grocery distributor which began operations in 1973.

Our delivery area encompasses Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina, with our own fleet of all-temperature trucks, and from Maine to Florida with common carrier and Cross Dock.

DPI Mid Atlantic's target market is chain grocery stores, as well as independent grocers, deli's, wine & cheese shops, white tablecloth restaurants, hotels, gift basket packers, military commissaries and warehouse club stores. Our state-of-the-art 275,000 square foot warehouse located in Upper Marlboro, MD offers full service distribution and stocks over 15,000 items including a broad line of Specialty Foods, Natural and Organic, Ethnic, Dairy, Deli, Bakery, Specialties in Meat, Seafood and Produce, General Merchandise and Supply items.

Our sales force is well versed in our 15,000 products and remains current with new products through research and national food shows. At our distribution center, advanced technology ensures accuracy, timeliness and a higher order fulfillment percentage. Our fleet of trucks can provide direct store delivery (DSD). We tailor our pricing menu to customer needs, and by utilizing electronic communications, national programs, and buying and logistics efficiencies, we reduce our customers’ costs
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for this position are: Two years buying experience and previous AS400 experience are strongly preferred

The successful candidate will be highly organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi task and reprioritize accordingly. Extremely detail oriented and accurate. Good math aptitude. Must be able to work within tight timeframes and multiple deadlines.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please forward your resume, including salary history to:
DPI Mid Atlantic1000 Prince Georges Blvd.Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Fax: 301.430.2208Email: [Click here for email]Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer