Supervisor / Buyer

WILLIAMSON STREET GROCERY CO-OP • Middleton, WI

13d • $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
• Know how to safely use all department equipment
• 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

• 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, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees