Grocery - Frozen Foods and Bread Buyer

Honest Weight•Albany, NY

45d•$20

About The Position

Secure the right products at the right time, from the right sources, at the best price to ensure a stellar high quality product mix for the Frozen Foods and Bread (sub) departments at Honest Weight. Make purchase decisions and manage order fulfillment, utilize projected sales volumes to manage ordering and minimize shrink, fulfill special order requests.

Requirements

2+ years grocery buying experience
Previous experience with grocery and bread/frozen foods: retail, wholesale, or distribution
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. safely and continuously
Ability to work shifts with constant standing throughout work day and frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching
Ability to work in cold areas (coolers, freezers) for extended periods
Proven experience in handling multiple demands and ability to multi-task
Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and able to accomplish team objectives
Demonstrated attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including MS Office
Suite, email, and internet use
Strong organizational skills with proven follow through on commitments
Thorough understanding of mark up and margins to achieve department goals
Supervisory experience: training and giving direction
Demonstrated effectiveness in negotiating
Basic arithmetic skills

Responsibilities

Actively cultivate vibrant product mix utilizing category management
Consult with Grocery Manager and Merchandising Manager on bringing in new products, space planning and utilization, fixture selection and product placement
Work with the Grocery Manager and Merchandising Manager to set pricing to achieve margin goals and maintain a competitive price image
Assist Grocery Manager in making regular visits to competing stores to participate in price comparison
Ensure product signage is accurate and up-to-date
Notify grocery team of new and returning product to ensure accurate stocking
Continually evaluate and determine optimum sources of supply in conjunction with other buyers
Make purchase decisions and manage the process for order fulfillment
Ensure that department products conform to Co-op policy guidelines
Order sufficient volume to meet demand and allow for abundant displays while minimizing shrink and spoilage
Calculate and update new prices in POS system in accordance with department margin guidelines
Seek new sources for products in demand that aren't available through current distributors
Negotiate with suppliers, brokers, sales representatives for best prices, terms, quality, and delivery
Stock displays fully without overcrowding; face items on shelves
Rotate older stock to front, making space for new stock
Pull short-date or low quality items and follow established departmental procedures for recording and disposing of them
Label items accurately with price tags or signs as needed. Report price discrepancies to buyers
Ensure that invoices are reviewed for accuracy, properly coded and submitted to the finance department within 24 hours of when the product is received
For mis-picks or quality issues, seek credit from suppliers where applicable. Follow up to ensure credit is received
Assist with deliveries when needed
In the absence of the Receiver or Manager, check-in and sign for deliveries, including checking product for quality and verifying piece counts and weights
Monitor departmental financial indicators and use this data to improve ordering
Work with department managers to set pricing to meet sales, margin goals
Use IT tools effectively, seeking training if needed. Keep information organized and accessible
Assist with inventory procedures as needed
Ensure that grocery recalls are communicated to department managers
Ensure quick, courteous, enthusiastic responses to customer requests, with staff personally promoting products with samples and serving suggestions
Actively engage customers and support consultative sales by being knowledgeable about natural foods, nutrition and special diets
Develop, maintain and promote a robust special order program for our customers
Keep shelves, coolers, and bins in clean, orderly condition
Remove cardboard and trash promptly
Sweep and mop floor
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures when working in those areas
Take organizational responsibility of walk-in freezer
Report equipment malfunctions/problems to appropriate parties as per departmental procedures
Use equipment following all appropriate safely procedures
Assist in training of staff and member workers in frozen foods
As needed, guide member workers in prioritizing workflow
Assist with stocking, cleaning or other duties as assigned by the manager on duty
Complete special projects as assigned by Grocery Manager
Seek out training where needed
Perform other tasks assigned by management