Buyer for Prepared Foods - Plum Market

Plum Market•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry, dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers. At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members. Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team! Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Requirements

6+ months of retail or foodservice experience, with knowledge of prepared foods strongly preferred.
Experience with ordering, inventory systems, and margin management.
Familiarity with merchandising techniques and product rotation standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic environment.
Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about food, particularly scratch-made, natural, organic, and specialty offerings.
Strong communicator and detail-oriented team player.
Creativity to product selection and merchandising.
Values inclusion and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Results-driven and takes pride in building attractive, fresh displays that drive sales.
Thrives in a hands-on role that supports both operational efficiency and Guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Maintain stock integrity, margin performance, and product freshness throughout the Prepared Foods Department.
Oversee purchasing, inventory levels, product rotation, and merchandising strategies to ensure the department remains full, fresh, and on-trend.
Partner with the Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, and Store Leadership to meet departmental goals while aligning with Plum Market’s commitment to high-quality, natural, organic, and locally sourced offerings.
Maintain product mix and stock levels through thoughtful and efficient purchasing practices.
Meet department purchasing budgets, shrink goals, and margin targets.
Maintain current and accurate purchase journals and ordering tools.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely and appropriate ordering to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Collaborate with the Team Leader and other department leaders to support production planning and cross-departmental utilization of perishables.
Ensure proper labeling, signage, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards are upheld.
Communicate new product features, promotions, and changes with department Team Members.
Analyze sales trends and adjust purchasing and merchandising strategies as needed.
Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and Plum Market operational policies and procedures.
Provide excellent Guest Service and serve as a department ambassador on the floor.