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Associated Wholesale GrocersCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and procurement, with a strong focus on optimizing inventory performance and vendor relationships. Proven leadership in developing talent and managing operational priorities within the grocery retail sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory Management ExperienceLeadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyRetail Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee daily operations within Inventory Management for assigned focus areas
- Support service level, inventory, and availability targets
- Translate organizational goals into actionable priorities and implement improvements across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and HGS
- Lead, coach, and develop staff, including buying managers and turn buyers
- Participate in hiring, performance management, and succession planning
- Monitor turns, salvage, gains, and Days on Hand metrics
- Oversee open-market inventory procurement through trading partners
- Analyze sales trends and update forecasts for promotional activity and seasonal demand
- Partner with the IMD Director, Merchandising, Traffic, and division teams
- Optimize inventory performance and strengthen vendor relationships
- Support vendor and internal initiatives improving inbound compliance and supply chain performance
- Champion AWG Ways and HATS core principles
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5–8 years of buying or inventory management experience
- 2–4 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Retail experience, preferably within the grocery industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- AWG system knowledge preferred
- Strong strategic and tactical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication across all organizational levels
- Solid understanding of analytics, forecasting, and inventory planning
- Ability to anticipate supply chain challenges and proactively implement solutions
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
- Proven ability to develop and mentor talent
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available under ADA guidelines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus
- Hybrid work model
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Inventory PlanningForecastingSales Trend AnalysisPerformance ManagementSupply Chain Optimization
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingPrioritizationTalent Development
Tools & Technologies
AWG SystemMicrosoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Grocery IndustryVendor RelationshipsOperational ImprovementsService Level TargetsDays on Hand Metrics