Grocery/Perishables Buyer

The full-time Grocery/Perishables Buyer is responsible for ordering a diverse range of organic and locally sourced products, receiving, stocking, signage, facing and culling product. They are responsible for ensuring a well-organized, amply stocked and vibrant grocery/perishables department while providing excellent customer service.    

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 - 2:30pm

Starting Pay: $37,300/yr

Duties: 

Ordering

• Ensure all product buying is completed in a timely and thorough manner meeting all deadlines.
• Keep inventory levels in line with customer demand. Limit out of stocks
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Be available to answer staff and customer questions regarding the grocery/perishables department

Receiving, Stocking, and Merchandising

• Ensure all items are checked in, categorized, handled, and processed, ensuring  product stays at appropriate temperatures.
• Identify, price, and tag special orders. Notify customer. 
• Follow up on credits, quality concerns and pricing discrepancies as needed. Ensure returns are picked up.
• Abundantly stock shelves with priority given to out-of-stock and sale items. 
• Face and date check items on shelves. 
• Maintain proper shelf and backstock organization including date rotation
• Ensure product is labeled accurately with price tags, signs, etc. Report price issues to manager.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, organization, and cleanliness in work and display areas

Inventory and Database Maintenance

• Ensure database information is up-to-date and accurately reflects size, description, organic content, special diet and local details.
• Ensure shelf tags are maintained for all products and that price matches what is in the database and scale. 
• Play an active role in sales setup. Ensure signage is accurate. 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in a grocery environment
• Retail buying experience (preferred)
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Great math skills
• Consistently on time and on shift when scheduled
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain an ongoing positive attitude 
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Benefits:

Profit-sharing

Medical, dental, vision, alternative care coverage

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health reimbursement arrangement

401K retirement plan

Team member discount

Employee referral bonus

Paid community service time

Alternative transportation benefit

Employee Assistance Program