Associate, Regional Buyer

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate, Regional Buyer to join our Market Management team in our Bethesda, MD office. You will be involved with wine and beer buying and replenishment for stores in the Total Wine & More chain. You will manage vendor relations and issues for their region(s) and help establish and determine process improvements. Our Market Management team is a unique mix of supply chain and buying; the team has an impact on the products we sell. You will report to the Director, Market Management.

You will

• Serve as primary contact for multiple wine & spirit wholesalers in assigned market
• Manage collection and maintenance of wholesalers’ cost data
• Create Replenishment Orders and PO placement
• Perform cost and deal analysis
• Resolve Vendor Service Issues and coordinate with vendors
• Respond to inquiries regarding supplier product availability and costs
• Manage store in stock rates and inventory levels
• Reconcile invoices and POs
• Prepare content for recurring meetings with wholesaler partners
• Identify opportunities to drive sales through promotional activity related to in store displays, retail reductions or advertising and working inter-departmentally to achieve results

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Buying or Supply Chain
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Accounting skills and interest in performing accounting tasks
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel (can use complex functions, pivot tables, V-lookup functions, etc.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Generous store discounts 
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision) 
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• Disability & life insurance coverage 
• Paid parental leave 
• Pet insurance 
• Critical illness and accident insurance 
• Discounted home and auto insurance 
• College tuition assistance 
• Career development & product training 
• Consumer classes 
• & More! 

Grow with us

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best-in-class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace. 

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.