Supervisor / Buyer

WILLIAMSON STREET GROCERY CO-OP•Middleton, WI

24d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Supervisor/Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring, controlling, and managing product inventory for your department according to established policies. You will ensure that the product received meets the Co-ops standards for quality and coordinate how it is displayed in order to draw in customers. The Supervisor/Buyer acts as the go-to person for department needs in the absence of a manager. You will work with other department staff to provide the highest level of service possible to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

Previous experience as a clerk in one or more grocery store departments.
A positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Effective communication skills in English.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle multiple demands.
Adherence to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a Buyer.
Prior experience supervising other employees.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily department operations, including stocking, facing, ordering, merchandising and inventory.
Monitor staff and provide guidance and direction as required.
Provide ongoing staff training, and coordinate/cover breaks.
Order efficiently to control product inventory.
Oversee product receiving to ensure accuracy in invoicing, pricing, credits and returns, coding, and invoice routing.
Set up/break down special displays and promotions.
Break down and back stock deliveries that are not immediately stocked.
Greet and offer assistance to customers.
Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect.
Know product locations in order to assist customers in finding what they need throughout the store.
Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents.
Participate in required training and meetings.
Keep the store orderly and clean.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Great co-workers
Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums (for full-time employees)
Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits (for full-time employees)
Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage (for full-time employees)
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee discount at our stores
Wellness coupons
Bike-to-work reimbursement