Beer Buyer - Plum Market

Plum Market•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The Beer Buyer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Beer program. They maintain stock integrity through purchasing and monitoring sales for the Beer Sub-department, case stacks and any remote displays. They are responsible for managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, proper rotation and merchandising. The Beer Buyer must meet purchase budgets, margin requirements and be able to control shrink as well as model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Requirements

A passion for Natural Food Industry.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of some Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work a variety of retail shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break, we work on the floor, and alongside our team.
Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

Model and provide exceptional Customer Service.
Maintain stock integrity through proper purchasing while meeting purchase budgets and margin requirements.
Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet all deadlines.
Use an ordering system that includes tracking tools, order boards and vendor support.
Optimize product mix to generate turns.
Ensure low out of stocks.
Monitor and control shrink.
Maintain correct department signage and pricing.
Communicate new product information to Team Members.
Log, order and retrieve special orders for our Customers.
Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to all safe work practices.
Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.