Chocolate & Candy Buyer - Plum Market

Plum Market•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

40d

About The Position

The Chocolate & Candy Buyer is responsible for leading the selection, purchasing, and merchandising of both chocolate and candy categories at Plum Market. This role ensures the department offers a curated, exciting, and seasonally relevant assortment that reflects our brand values and appeals to a wide range of Retail Customers. The Buyer manages inventory, sales performance, pricing integrity, and product rotation, while maintaining merchandising standards and delivering an exceptional Retail Customers experience. This role is key to meeting sales goals, margin targets, and overall department success.

Requirements

Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or purchasing (6+ months preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to learn internal systems.
Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule 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 to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chocolate, confections, or specialty food retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

Purchase and maintain inventory for the chocolate and candy categories, ensuring full, fresh, and on-brand assortments.
Monitor sales performance and trends, adjusting purchasing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
Execute merchandising resets, seasonal promotions, and product launches with visual consistency and creativity.
Maintain accurate pricing and up-to-date signage across all chocolate and candy displays.
Minimize shrink and ensure proper product rotation to maintain quality and freshness.
Communicate product updates and features to Team Members to enhance Retail Customer engagement and knowledge.
Manage special orders and custom requests with professionalism and efficiency.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate deliveries, and ensure accurate invoicing.
Uphold all Plum Market policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with Store Leadership and other departments to support storewide promotional efforts and events.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.
Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.
Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.
Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

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