Beer, Cheese, and Wine Buyer

Concord Food Co-op•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Ensures goods are ordered, received, priced, and stocked according to established procedures and schedules. To achieve and maintain departmental goals for sales, margin, and customer service. Partners with suppliers to develop and execute meaningful programs and manage brand/item performance. Manage seasonal merchandising and displays. Maintain organized and clean departments. About Concord Food Cooperative Concord Food Co-op is a natural foods grocery store, bakery, and café with locations in Concord, NH and New London, NH. A pillar of Main St., the Co-op strives to support and enhance the New Hampshire community by only stocking ethically-sourced natural foods and through positive cooperative action in-store and in the community.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with teammates and customers
Strong attention to detail
Good time management skills
Ability to take direction and work independently
Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed
Ability to multi-task
Good organizational skills
Works with guidance from Department Manager
Performs a variety of tasks as dictated by department demands
Relates information to diverse groups
Makes independent decisions
Ability to read and understand invoices and product tags and learn established organizational systems
Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math
Standing, bending, walking, reaching, twisting, squatting, pushing, pulling, and fine motor skills
Exposure to extreme temperatures, including periods below freezing and above 90 degrees
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
Ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, stepladders, and pallet jacks
Standing for long periods of time
High school diploma and a minimum of one year buying experience
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
Compliance with all personnel policies

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in natural foods industry preferred
Deli, cheese, or wine experience a plus

Responsibilities

Purchasing goods within established deadlines for quantity and delivery
Shelves/cases should be stocked at expected rate with a limited number of out of stocks
Review invoices for cost changes
Review movement reports consistently to monitor sales, stock levels and to act accordingly
Ensure pricing is accurate and be alert to incorrect pricing at all times
Follow credit guidelines for damaged or items received in error
Be aware of ordering levels and that back stock is kept at acceptable levels
Assisting in other areas of the Department (stocking, cleaning, etc.)
To ensure that storage areas are maintained and clean
Provide prompt, friendly and courteous customer service.
Offer samples, both active and passive
Ensure that beer and cheese cases and wine shelves are clean, stocked, rotated, and visually appealing during shift
Follow established sanitation procedures per health department code
Ability to operate scale and utilize PLU’s
Wash dishes as needed
Chopping, slicing, and cutting of food items with accuracy and precision
Proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items
Assist in other duties/special projects as assigned
Assist other departments as required