Bakery Buyer-(*SF Bay Area Applicants only)

Mollie Stone's Markets • Mill Valley, CA

250d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Mollie Stone's Market is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Bakery Buyer to join our team. The Bakery Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing bakery inventory for all Molly Stone's locations. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor relationship skills, a deep knowledge of the bakery industry, and a passion for providing high-quality products to our customers. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that our bakery department consistently offers a diverse and premium selection of fresh, high-quality products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience in bakery buying or merchandising.
• Experience within a grocery retail environment.
• Three to five years of experience in bakery buying, procurement, and product management, preferably within a grocery retail environment.
• Strong understanding of bakery products, ingredients, and trends.
• Proven experience in vendor management and negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, inventory management software, and other relevant tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar role within a grocery retail environment.
• Additional certifications in food safety or procurement.
• Hourly Staff Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and techniques to increase sales of baked goods.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase all bakery products, ingredients, and supplies.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Oversee inventory and merchandising levels for all bakery items throughout the stores, including finished goods, ingredients, and packaging.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent both shortages and overstock.
• Work closely with the Bakery Managers at each location to identify and introduce new products, keeping the product assortment fresh and in line with customer preferences and seasonal trends.
• Manage product pricing to meet margin goals while considering the quality and profitability of products.
• Ensure competitive pricing and monitor cost fluctuations in ingredients and materials.
• Ensure that all bakery products meet Mollie Stone's Markets with high standards of quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Bakery Managers to address any product quality issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and consumer preferences to ensure the bakery departments remain competitive and innovative.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to plan promotional activities and sales events for bakery products.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of bakery items.
• Ensure that all products meet health and safety standards, including compliance with local and federal food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• VTL
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• PTO: Vacation, Floaters, CA Sick Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree