Beverage Buyer - Plum Market Bloomfield - Exciting Challenge

Description:

The Beverage Buyer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Beverage program. They maintain stock integrity through purchasing and monitoring sales for the beverage aisle, the drink cooler, case stacks and any remote displays. They are responsible for managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, proper rotation and merchandising. The Buyer must meet purchase budgets, margin requirements and be able to control shrink as well as model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Who you are:

You model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

You have a minimum six months Team Member experience in industry or equivalent.

You have frozen, dairy and dry grocery product knowledge.

You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.

You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone is welcomed and everyone’s voice is heard.

You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.

You make an impact by being bold and acting.

You inspire others to be their best.

What you will bring:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge of some Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break, we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Maintain stock integrity through proper purchasing while meeting purchase budgets and margin requirements.

Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet all deadlines.

Use an ordering system that includes tracking tools, order boards and vendor support.

Optimize product mix to generate turns.

Ensure low out of stocks.

Monitor and control shrink.

Maintain correct department signage and pricing.

Communicate new product information to Team Members.

Log, order and retrieve special orders for our Customers.

Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to all safe work practices.

Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.