Description

Starting Wage: $17.93/hour

Department: Wellness

Reports To: Wellness Manager

Location: All City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 6

Summary

City Market Co-Op is seeking a Wellness Buyer to order product for the Wellness Department. This position supports department objectives for sales and margin by assuring acceptable inventory levels. The Wellness Buyer also participates in routine department tasks such as stocking, rotation, cleaning, and quality control.

Do you want to be a part of shaping the future of City Market Co-op, while providing the community with access to local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price?

If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

• Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors to obtain quality merchandise and identify new products; participate in vendor tours.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of product to cover fluctuating sales needs without over-ordering, taking advantage of buy-ins as appropriate.
• Adhere to all order deadlines and prioritize orders so that they are submitted in a timely fashion.
• Implement promotional, monthly, and other sales goals as directed by the Wellness Manager and Purchasing department.
• Maintain credits, mispicks and damages under the direction of the Wellness Manager.
• Work collaboratively with department stockers to ensure that the department is well stocked and faced with customer convenience as a priority.
• Ensure accurate signage by communicating pricing and signage discrepancies to Purchasing department.
• Communicate regularly with Purchasing department about vendors and new and discontinued products.
• Communicate regularly with Wellness Managers and Shift Coordinator about changes in order size and timing.
• Maintain organized and effective ordering procedures and files. 
• Exhibit an awareness of ordering decisions through receiving, stocking, and merchandising.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Two years of buying, receiving, or wellness retail experience required OR 3 years of retail experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred.
• Experience with POS or inventory management software preferred.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!