Associate Buyer - DIY/Pets

Job Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Company: Meijer Associate Buyer - DIY/Pets JOB POSTING AD COPY:MEIJER is a leading supercenter, ranked as the fifth largest discount retailer and the 16th fastest growing private company in the country by Forbes Magazine. Meijer was honored as "Retailer of the Year� by Progressive Grocer for 2006. We are THE retailer to watch! A solid future in retailing has never looked brighter for those career-oriented professionals with a passion for retailing.ASSOCIATE BUYER - DIY/PETSPosition is located at our Grand Rapids, MI Headquarters.Candidates outside the Grand Rapids area, will be required to relocate.The individual selected for this position will be responsible for gaining complete knowledge of the buyer/merchandiser role at Meijer, with the goal of eventually becoming a buyer/merchandiser. This will be achieved in a training environment with extensive time spent functioning within the DIY/Pets buying teams.Training will include the introduction and participation in all aspects of the buyer/merchandiser role: Ad planning Display planning and execution BRM process Vendor relationship Planogram process Category transitions, category management, common area, pricing, etc Training will also include managing assigned categoriesIf you have the experience described, log on to our website at www.meijer.com/employment and apply online. From the Careers page, under the "Corporate, Pharmacy, Retail and Distribution Leadership Positions" header click on "Search for Jobs" and then search by keyword from the search options to view the job (Requisition # 4181).Providing Equal Opportunity to a Diverse Workforce