Grocery/Perishables Buyer

Grocery/Perishables BuyerThe full-time Grocery/Perishables Buyer is responsible for ordering a diverse range of organic and locally sourced products, receiving, stocking, signage, facing and culling product. They are responsible for ensuring a well-organized, amply stocked and vibrant grocery/perishables department while providing excellent customer service.

Ordering Ensure all product buying is completed in a timely and thorough manner meeting all deadlines. Keep inventory levels in line with customer demand. Limit out of stocks Maintain accurate inventory counts. Be available to answer staff and customer questions regarding the grocery/perishables department Receiving, Stocking, and Merchandising Ensure all items are checked in, categorized, handled, and processed, ensuring product stays at appropriate temperatures. Identify, price, and tag special orders. Notify customer. Follow up on credits, quality concerns and pricing discrepancies as needed. Ensure returns are picked up. Abundantly stock shelves with priority given to out-of-stock and sale items. Face and date check items on shelves. Maintain proper shelf and backstock organization including date rotation Ensure product is labeled accurately with price tags, signs, etc. Report price issues to manager. Maintain a high standard of safety, organization, and cleanliness in work and display areas Inventory and Database Maintenance Ensure database information is up-to-date and accurately reflects size, description, organic content, special diet and local details. Ensure shelf tags are maintained for all products and that price matches what is in the database and scale. Play an active role in sales setup. Ensure signage is accurate.