Brookshire Brothers

Category Manager AssistantCategory Manager Assistant

LufkinThe Category Manager Assistant assists the Category Manager(s) with various functions within the Procurement Department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES – At Brookshire Brothers, our core values, Quality, Growth, Community, Passion, and Home, are a priority to all team members. Each of us are responsible for upholding these values in our positions, as well as striving to live up to our mission- “Good people, selling good food, and doing good deeds in the communities in which we live and work.” In this role, you also must:

• Display a friendly, courteous attitude towards customers, fellow employees, and co-workers at all times.
• Be professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Answer phones and other office functions.
• Communicate to vendor community and stores.
• Manage and work daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Confirm/adjust/and verify Purchase Orders.
• Research deductions and send back up to vendors.
• Set up new vendors.
• Set up new items.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned such as general cleaning, custodial duties, and other activities as directed by management.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Retail experience helpful; but not necessary.