Seafood Buyer

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other foodservice businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our stores offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, frozen foods, grocery items, beverages, paper goods, cleaning supplies, restaurant equipment, and more. Open seven days a week, we are committed to delivering quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional service to our members. Job Summary The Seafood Buyer is responsible for the procurement & management of assigned seafood categories to maintain strong in-stock conditions, competitive pricing, product quality & healthy inventory turns. This role manages vendor relationships, purchasing, inventory, pricing & product performance while partnering with warehouse operations, logistics & sales teams to maintain product flow, minimize shrink & support overall profitability. Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing for assigned seafood categories based on demand, inventory levels, sales trends & market conditions Place & manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels while preventing out-of-stocks, overstock & excess shrink Develop & maintain strong vendor relationships to support product availability, quality, pricing & service levels Negotiate product costs, pricing, terms & purchasing opportunities with suppliers Monitor seafood market trends, price fluctuations, availability & supply chain conditions to support informed purchasing decisions Evaluate vendors & products based on quality, cost, availability & company requirements Maintain accurate product costs, pricing & item information within company systems Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders & product movement to ensure timely delivery & appropriate inventory turns Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, margins & category results to identify opportunities and address performance gaps Ensure seafood products meet company quality specifications, food safety requirements & applicable regulatory standards Partner with warehouse & logistics teams to resolve receiving, delivery & inventory issues Work with operations to address product quality concerns, discrepancies & supplier issues Support new supplier onboarding, new item setup & product introductions Collaborate with internal teams on pricing strategies, promotions & category initiatives Prepare & maintain reporting related to inventory, vendor performance, pricing & category results Qualifications 1–5 years of purchasing, buying, inventory management, merchandising or supply chain experience Strong analytical, organizational & problem-solving skills Strong negotiation & vendor management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to analyze inventory, sales, pricing & market data Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong written & verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively across purchasing, operations, logistics & sales functions Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agribusiness or a related field Previous seafood, foodservice, wholesale or food industry purchasing experience Knowledge of seafood products, quality standards, market conditions & sourcing Familiarity with HACCP, food safety standards & applicable seafood regulations Experience managing perishable inventory, product quality & shrink Work Environment / Expectations Primarily office-based environment with periodic warehouse interaction. Requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume wholesale environment and respond to changing inventory, pricing & market conditions. Schedule flexibility, including early hours, may be required based on category and business needs. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company…

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