Vacancies

General Summary:

Reports to VP of Supply Chain Operations

The Category Manager position manages assigned categories within the Supply Chain team with major responsibilities in achieving both financial and department goals. It is responsible for all buying functions of assigned products and is the resident expert for all products within the assigned category. Fosters strong business relationship with suppliers to maximize program opportunities for members.

Primary Responsibility:

Develops strong relationships with suppliers, assessing capabilities and evaluating performance.  Ensures products are sourced and delivered at lowest possible cost.  Monitors buying network and trade channel to keep up to date on ongoing special buys, promotions, and new opportunities.  Manages the marketing of assigned products along with maximizing category program funding for members including retail pricing architecture.  Determines SKU offering (new and discontinued items).  Maintains high executional standards to ensure vendor and member compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Creates and develops a long term plan and strategy for development of the category
• Plans for and negotiates annual programs, cost, delivery and payment terms for assigned categories.
• Develops income and expense budgets with responsibility for category revenue.
• Manages vendor contracts to ensure timely receipt of rebates and promotional funding.
• Manages category business plans, budgeted allowances and margins within assigned categories.
• Establishes new product selections. Identifies emerging trends, brands and items within assigned categories through lifestyle research, industry publications, supplier meetings, trade shows and market data.
• Planogram development and recommendations based on results and market data.
• Manages promotional activity, seasonal activity and merchandising selling events within assigned categories.
• Manages new and discontinued items process to include an exit plan for all discontinued item inventory.
• Manages warehouse inventory (if applicable) on slow movers, discontinued items, items with zero movement and develops plans for minimizing each. 
• Develops and communicates reporting on category item performance trends in markets we operate with regular updates.
• Updates and maintains all essential information such as cost, package, size, SRP and projected margins
• Works effectively with members, vendors, and internal departments to determine market needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• 5 years retail/wholesale purchasing experience with manufacturers, distributors and alternative buying sources
• Excellent analytical skills
• Very strong negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Good communications skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

• May be standing or sitting for extend period of times
• Occasional light travel
• Extended period of time working in front of computer monitor     

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The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job.  Responsibilities are subject to change.

Sales Manager
Reports to the Vice President - Supply Chain Operations

Primary Responsibility:
This position is an individual contributor role focused on driving new sales and acquiring new customers for warehouse services. The Sales Representative will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, particularly by targeting potential customers and expanding sales within existing assigned accounts. Additionally, the role involves actively responding to customer needs, ensuring customer satisfaction, and building long-term relationships to foster repeat business. The Sales Representative will also monitor accounts receivable related to new sales, ensuring timely payments, while working within budget guidelines to control expenses. This role requires a proactive approach to growing warehouse sales through effective business development and relationship-building strategies.

Essential Functions:
1. New Business Development:

• Identify, prospect, and acquire new customers for warehouse services.
• Generate and pursue new sales opportunities within targeted markets.
• Establish a pipeline of leads through various sales techniques, including cold calling, networking, and referrals.

2. Sales Growth & Account Management:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow sales within existing assigned accounts.
• Increase sales revenue through the identification and cultivation of new business opportunities.
• Regularly visit and engage with existing customers to expand sales and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.

3. Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and personalized service.

4. Accounts Receivable & Financial Monitoring:

• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable related to new sales, ensuring timely payments.
• Work with the finance team to ensure that payments and invoices are processed according to company standards.
• Ensure all financial transactions align with the company’s budget guidelines and standards.

5. Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date records of sales activities, customer interactions, and sales performance in GHRA systems.
• Report weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress on sales goals and customer acquisition efforts.

6. Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing, customer support, and logistics, to ensure seamless experience for customers.
• Provide feedback on customer needs and preferences to help improve service offerings and sales strategies.
• Contribute to the overall team sales targets and support colleagues in achieving team goals.

7. Sales Administration:

• Maintain accurate and organized records of sales transactions, customer communications, and potential leads.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, quotes, and contracts for new customers.

8. Other duties may be assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of proven sales experience in a similar industry (warehouse, logistics, or related fields preferred).
• Experience in new customer acquisition, business development, and growing sales in assigned accounts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet sales goals.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse services and logistics is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Additional Requirements:

• The work conditions are primarily in a retail setting of a customer store, vehicle, or occasionally in an office environment.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Be able to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• May be standing or sitting for extend period of times
• Extended period of time working in front of computer monitor
• Some days of prolonged walking
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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Company Description

The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc. is one of the leading independent convenience store cooperatives in the nation. GHRA provides many benefits and values to its members. GHRA operates a full-service warehouse and distribution center supplying goods and services to the convenience store industry.

General Description:

The Supply Planner position will manage the creation and timely execution of purchase orders and inventory management in support of business objectives while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels and agreed upon service levels. In this role, you will ensure GHRA is providing the best-in-class consumer experience by managing vendor purchasing, optimizing inbound flows, and maintaining healthy inventory levels through data-driven analysis and decision making, and building relationships with our vendors, and internal cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibility:

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of inventory.
• Manage the end-to-end process of PO creation to PO received by the warehouse in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain inventory strategies by regular review and optimization of supply planning parameters (Ex. Reorder points, safety stock, ABC categorization, MOQ).
• Analyze key metrics including vendor fill rate, lead time variability and inbound capacity to maintain GHRA’s in-stock rates and inventory turns.
• Conduct regular inventory level reviews related to high and low in-stock SKUs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the potential obsolescence to minimize inventory liabilities and drive root cause problem solving and action planning/execution to reduce P&L impact.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturer and vendor reviews, driving vendor operational improvement.

• Fully utilize the buying systems and processes to deliver best practice supply chain fill rate (service level) and inventory turn performance.
• Evaluate efficient order quantities at the item and vendor level.
• Address issues resulting in unproductive inventory, facilitate return to vendor on overstocks and discontinued items.
• Anticipate inventory demand based on current and future business functions.
• Negotiate with Vendors to ensure purchasing is done in the most efficient MOQ.
• Work with suppliers to improve their fulfilment and on-time rates.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Essential Functions:

Supply Planner responsibilities and preferred requirements include, but are not limited to:

Effective Communication

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Business Acumen

• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

ERP System Knowledge

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or any other ERP system; PowerBI, or any additional tools.

Experience and Skills:

• 2+ years in a supply planning role with experience in S&OP or Integrated Business Planning processes preferred
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze a situation, resolve and/or proactively communicate/escalate.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, collaboration and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet required timelines.
• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain functions.
• ERP & Planning software experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• May be standing or sitting for extend period of times.
• Extended period of time working in front of computer monitor
• Occasional light travel

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The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job.  Responsibilities are subject to change.

General Summary:

Reports to Transportation Supervisor

Responsible for transporting, unloading and staging merchandise at customer locations.

Primary Responsibility:

Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries. Ensures proper product returns and accurate invoicing. Ensures deliveries are in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the transportation of products  to customer locations
• Unloads, stages and verifies products properly at customer locations 
• Ensures proper documentation of all returns
• Delivers all returned product and empty totes back to the warehouse daily
• Accountable for all assigned company assets
  • Truck equipment/inventory
  • Service and appearance
  • Record retention and maintenance requirements
• Follows all operational and quality control procedures
• Maintains all government requirements
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years driving experience with class A license
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent verbal communication
• Maintains professional appearance
• Ability to read maps
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Educational Requirements:

• Class “B” driver’s license
• Completed Drivers safety classes

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Will be required to lift items up to 75 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Pallet jack or dolly-pulling product out of the trailer
• Standing: To operate controls on equipment
• Sitting: Drive from one location to another
• Climbing: Up and down enter/exit truck up to 18in. high and climb ladder, steps and ramps
• Walking: With pallet jack or dolly
• Squatting: To restack items if needed
• Stooping: To adjust dock ramps

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The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job.  Responsibilities are subject to change.

General Summary:

Reports to Transportation Supervisor

Primary Responsibility:

Assist company drivers with all deliveries. The Driver Helper’s responsibilities include loading and unloading products by hand or by use of hand trucks, collecting all Return products and empty totes upon approval by customer service, and ensuring that the delivery vehicle is always clean.

Essential Functions:

•             Loading and unloading company products.

•             Assisting drivers to find delivery locations.

•             Keeping accurate delivery records and reports.

•             Reporting all delivery-related problems to Dispatch.

•             Effectively communicating with clients and customers to resolve complaints.

•             Partnering with dispatch to notify the driver of any changes to daily routes.

•             Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.

• Obtaining members’ signatures as an acknowledgment of having received the delivered products.

•             Ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven customer service experience is preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• The ability to lift heavy objects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Educational Requirements:

•             High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Will be required to lift items up to 75 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Pallet jack or dolly-pulling product out of the trailer
• Standing: To operate controls on equipment
• Walking: With pallet jack or dolly
• Squatting: To restack items if needed

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The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job.  Responsibilities are subject to change.

General Summary:

Reports to Inventory Supervisor

Accountable for the fluid movement of pallets and products received in a safe and accurate manner.

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, count merchandise and to create pallet modules. Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

Essential Functions:

• Moves product to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Ensures inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Pulls and prepares product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages product and materials using a forklift
• Maintains the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Keeps appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory controls and security is maintained
• Assists in physical inventories and ensures proper stock rotation
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area
•  Complies with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Maintains certification on all necessary equipment

Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years forklift experience  
• Basic math skills

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged walking and standing for 8 continuous hours including but not limited to a concrete or tile surface
• Product replenishing which includes frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job.  Responsibilities are subject to change.