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Company Overview Bashas’ is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas’,
Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas’ has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110
grocery stores, Bashas’ is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time. Shared values led Bashas’ to join The Raley’s Companies
[https://theraleyscompanies.com/] in 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements, shared learning, leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people, communities, and planet. Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas’ legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities, we strive to empower customers with transparency, education, and access to fresh, affordable, and nourishing food.
We’re looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team, grow with us and share our purpose.
Position Overview Are you analytical, detail‑driven, and energized by optimizing inventory performance across a complex retail network? As a Procurement Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the right products are in the right places at the right time — supporting strong service levels, healthy inventory turns, and profitable operations across our stores and distribution centers. In this role, you’ll analyze sales trends, demand forecasts, and inventory data to drive purchasing decisions, maintain proper inventory levels, and resolve exceptions that impact store fulfillment.
You’ll work closely with Category
Managers, distribution center teams, vendors, and store operations to ensure inventory strategies align with business goals. If you enjoy blending data analysis with cross‑functional collaboration and thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What You’ll Do Inventory Management & Optimization Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned categories to support service levels, inventory turns, code dating, and profitability.
Analyze sales performance and inventory metrics to establish reorder points, order quantities, and store distribution strategies.
Review vendor case discounts when determining purchase quantities to maximize value.
Conduct forecast analysis for promotional items and seasonal demand.
Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to meet inventory and service level objectives.
Resolution & Operational Coordination Troubleshoot inventory issues and partner with Category Managers to resolve service level or availability concerns.
Recommend and implement solutions to address overstock or inventory shortages, including store reallocation strategies.
Monitor daily inventory quality reports from the distribution centers, including temperature, freshness, and expiration data.
Coordinate the proper handling and disposal of unacceptable products in alignment with company standards.
Act as an escalation point when stores do not receive correct products; research order and delivery status using inventory systems to resolve issues.
Coordinate inbound receiving priorities and delivery schedules with distribution center personnel to support operational efficiency.
Support & Reporting Provide ongoing analytical support to Category Managers by reviewing daily internal reports related to service levels, inventory days, inventory dollars, receiving exceptions, and excess or shortage conditions.
Generate ad‑hoc reports as requested to support category strategy, forecasting, and decision‑making. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What You Bring Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in retail operations, retail or wholesale sales, or distribution — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge & Expertise Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles, practices, and procedures.
Experience using inventory management, sales, and merchandising systems.
Skills & Strengths Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytical tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, multitasking, problem‑solving, and analytical abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships with distribution center teams and suppliers.
Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical Demands You may occasionally experience:
Frequent sitting and sedentary work Prolonged computer monitor viewing Keyboarding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Work Environment This role is performed in a standard business office environment.
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