Part-Time Wellness Buyer

Description

WELCOME TO WEAVERS WAY!
Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

JOIN US AS A WELLNESS BUYER!
We are looking for an experienced, professional, and community-oriented individual to work as a Wellness Buyer in our Chestnut Hill location. This is a part-time non-exempt position, working an estimated 20-29 hours per week. The Wellness Buyer is responsible for product selection, ordering, and vendor relations. If you have experience with buying in a retail setting and a drive to keep current with new products, then we want to hear from you!

Weavers Way offers a variety of benefits, including very affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401k with match, an employee discount, paid vacation and sick time, company-provided disability and life insurance, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Greet customers in a friendly manner
• Treat customers fairly, consistently, and with respect
• Respond quickly and courteously to all requests and complaints from customers and work to ensure that all customers feel satisfied after any interactions
• Become familiar with co-op policies and products to answer customer questions; refer unresolved questions to the appropriate colleague
• Be able to discuss membership with prospective members
• Assist customers with special orders
• Supervise cooperators as needed

Buying

• Develop relationships with new and existing vendors and vendor representatives.
• Place product orders.
• Research new products and product lines.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
• Arrange for samples and demos with vendors.

Product Knowledge & Responsibility

• Develop strong knowledge of products
• Stock and face product as necessary to maintain orderly, attractive displays
• Oversee back stock in the store room and other areas for proper rotation, storage, and timeliness of display
• Create displays for merchandise
• Maintain signs and ensure legibility and accuracy

Receiving Deliveries

• Receive departmental deliveries
• Ensure that all products billed have been received
• Sign and date all invoices and file in the bin for accounts payable when completed

Cleaning

• Clean sales area counters, scales, and coffee grinder; sweep floors as needed
• Bring product displayed or stored outside into the store for overnight storage

Other Duties

• Advise the appropriate manager of product, equipment, and customer issues
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings as scheduled
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Complete peer evaluations as assigned
• Answer phones, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor

Requirements

• Schedule: Sunday am, Monday am, Wednesday am, Friday pm 
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Cooperative Association
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to communicate with managers, staff, and co-operators
• Ability to supervise cooperators
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Ability to follow instructions from the department manager or other supervisors
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and remain calm under stress
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary
• Basic knowledge of products sold in department and willingness to learn
• Understanding of plant safety and maintenance procedures and of basic functions, controls, and safe operation of equipment
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Knowledge of Weavers Way staff and membership policies
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op