Wellness Assistant Buyer (substitute position)

Hunger Mountain Co-op•Montpelier, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a substitute position for a Wellness Assistant Buyer. The purpose of this role is to assist the Wellness Buyer in maintaining a fully-stocked and well-merchandised Wellness Department. Substitutes are hired as-needed for full 8-hour shifts and can work up to 40 hours weekly. This role offers an hourly wage, paid time off accrual, an employee discount, and preferred access to regular positions at the Co-op. Substitutes must work a minimum of 48 hours per quarter to maintain their status.

Requirements

Knowledge of Wellness products: herbs, supplements, and healthy skin care products.
Excellent communication skills.
Microsoft Office familiarity.
Experience ordering products.
Well organized and pays attention to details.
Be a team player, cultivating a supportive and team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to follow all Safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Coop.
Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and coworkers and abide by Hunger Mountain Coop’s Service Policies.
Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
Ability to follow attendance policies of Hunger Mountain Coop.
Ability to be physically present onsite at the Coop to perform the requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience ordering vitamins and natural personal care products.
Knowledge of trends in Wellness industry.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.
Observe DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act) regulations.
Inform Wellness Manager of customer service issues or needs.
Ongoing increase of product knowledge through in-house resources.
Daily replenishment ordering following established procedures to ensure a regular supply of product and full shelves.
Communicate with Manager about upcoming specials, buy-in periods, and vendor sources; maintaining current monthly sales sheets and following through to ensure accountability and full shelves.
Ensure adequate supply of all sale items from appropriate vendors.
Communicate with Manager and Receivers about upcoming orders, out of stocks and other product issues.
Maintain favorable relations with all vendors.
Place customer special orders.
Inform Wellness Manager of slow moving products/repeated customer requests.
Assist with maintaining order sheets and ordering controls.
Review selected invoices.
Ensure accurate pricing and shelf tags throughout the department for all items.
Assist with resets and participate in quarterly inventory counts.
Advise Wellness Manager of equipment problems or needs.
Assist in planning and executing endcaps and other merchandising.
Assist Manager and IT in maintaining database.
Assist in troubleshooting delivery and database issues.
Maintain clean and well-organized work areas.
Stock displays, shelves, and coolers fully without overcrowding; front and face items on shelf.
Rotate older stock to the front, making room for the new stock; organize back stock.
Pull short date or low quality items.
Prioritize daily stocking lists and communicate with Wellness Manager.
Perform additional stocking, cleaning and other duties throughout Wellness Department as needed.
Follow all department policies and procedures in order for Hunger Mountain Coop to adhere to all applicable regulations.
Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager, and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
Attend all required meetings, training, seminars and workshops.
Manually receive product if necessary.