Purpose: To order and merchandise products to meet department objectives for sales, margin, inventory turns and customer service.
Status: Reports to Dairy Manager.
Responsibilities:
Merchandising
- Stock department area (shelves, bins, coolers, freezers), rotating to ensure freshness.
- Work closely with Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to maintain attractive, fully stocked neatly organized displays and end caps working within monthly merchandising plan.
- Provide product information to customers and staff.
- Assist customers with product questions and special orders. Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation and train others in the department to do so.
- Provide direction and work with department staff in stocking and maintaining department.
- Ensure accurate signage is in place.
- Post “Temporarily Out of Stock” and “Manufactures Out of Stock” signs promptly.
Purchasing
- Place orders with established suppliers to maintain appropriate in-stock level and inventory turns.
- Participate in the selection of products with Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers.
- Monitor product movement to help determine which of the non-core products to carry and which to discontinue.
- Receive orders as needed in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date shelf tags and price labeling of department items.
- Implement promotions, sales and new products provided by Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers.
- Communicate with Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers the products that sell and what customers have requested.
Department Maintenance
- Monitor state of equipment and inform Store Manager of problems or needs.
- Maintain department area, bins and shelves in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.
- Organize and participate in inventory counts.
- Maintain shrinkage and inventory records.
Qualifications:
- Ability to project a friendly, outgoing personality and work as a positive team member.
- Outstanding customer service skills and interest in serving the public.
- Knowledgeable of products and trends in the natural foods industry
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
- Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work well both independently and with a team.
Requirements:
- Ability to work various shifts including early morning, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
- Must be 18 years of age to operate equipment.
- Willingness to work in varying temperature conditions including cold environments.
- Able to understand written and spoken English.
- Basic math skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Application Question(s):
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Work Location: In person