About

• Description
• Are you looking for a job where you can use all your skills? We are excited to be hiring a Grocery/Perishables Assistant Buyer!

• The Grocery Assistant Buyer is responsible for ensuring a well-organized, amply stocked and vibrant grocery department while providing excellent customer service.

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 12:30-9:00pm
• Starting Pay: $35,110.00/yr

Duties

• Ordering
• Work with Lead Grocery Buyer to make sure all buying is completed.
• 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 temperature.
• 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 items on shelves.
• Maintain proper shelf and backstock organization including date rotation
• Ensure product is label accurately with price tags, signs, etc. Report price issues to Lead Buyer.
• 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)
• 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
• Basic math skills
• 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