Assistant Buyer

Cracker Barrel•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company. Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal. See for yourself. Apply now. Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. They say you are the company you keep—And at Cracker Barrel we take that seriously. Bringing together folks who share a sense of pride in their work, and joy in hospitality. While building teams where everyone can see how much their contribution is valued. Because making a difference in someone’s life can feel big—But it’s often the smallest moments that make the deepest impact. We’re all in this together—to make a real difference for our guests, every day. That’s why, at Cracker Barrel, you’re all in good company. Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it’s become even more—somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots—always serving up more than a meal.

Responsibilities

Travels to major market shows with Buyer and some category-specific shows independently.
Identifies, selects, and negotiates product for Buyer's final approval.
Conducts vendor follow-up on product development and purchases to include reviewing purchase order, negotiating costs and price, and verifying nomenclature and specifications of purchase request as well as packaging and shipment attributes with vendor.
Sets-up new item attributes.
Places initial order and determines initial product allocation.
Analyzes sales for all items.
Determines profitability of product and makes recommendations to keep or discontinue the product, etc.
Tracks order and sales on all new merchandise.
Monitors status and location of new products.
Reviews product sample and cold calls for Buyers.
Reviews product for quality and Cracker Barrel standards; recommends product to Buyers.
Assorts, finds, develops, submits product for final approval, and negotiates with vendors on initial cost.
Confirms quantity, terms, packaging, marking, ticketing, and shipping for accepted items.
Communicates product changes, problems, status of shipment, etc. to the stores.
Communicates with the Distribution Center and individual stores on shipping and receiving issues; works together to develop more efficient and effective packaging attributes.
Follows-up with vendor and negotiates packing changes.
Completes special projects (i.e. develops line enhancements, purchases small categories, renegotiates "hot" items to increase profit margin, etc.).