Category Buyer - Beverage

The Zero Proof is the leading online retailer for adult non alcoholic beverages. Started over 6 years ago, The Zero Proof allows customers to select from over 400 curated non-alcoholic wines, beers, cocktails and functional beverages. As the company grows, they are looking to bring on a passionate beverage buyer to help evangellize the products and bring some structure to the buying and merchandising process. 

Responsibilities:

Buying

• Form our first “taste committee" to oversee sample requests and tastings from internal team members
• Secure fair pricing from vendors
• Manage the onboarding process 
• Generate stock-on-hand and movement reports to facilitate purchasing
• Submit purchase orders in collaboration with Chief Operating Officer

Supplier Relations

• Act as main point of contact for all purchasing, onboarding, co-marketing and data conversations with our suppliers
• Establish and maintain tracking for all co-marketing agreements and commitments
• Create a “Supplier Community” program to keep our suppliers excited about partnering with The Zero Proof
• Collaborate on exclusive launches with our suppliers 

Category Management 

• Track consumer trends in the non-alcoholic and better-for-you beverage market
• Track competitor and market trends 
• Track and communicate product and category velocities on our website 

Merchandizing 

• Set up a product monitoring system to catch out of stock products and bundles
• Set up a measurement system to monitor and communicate product performance
• Work with marketing team to properly merchandize new products and categories
• Own bundle creation
• Oversee and monitor ongoing site maintenance… rearranging products on Collections pages, crafting seasonal Collections, etc.
• Manage blog additions/merchandising within

Program Management 

• Recruit, onboard and manage vendors to our seasonal promotional calendar
• Collaborate with marketing team to procure marketing assets for co-promotions



Requirements: 

At least 2-3 years in the consumer packaged goods industry 

2-3 years as a buyer or merchandising manager. 

At least 1-2 years of experience with ecommerce 

Experience with inventory management, purchase data or ecommerce analytics

Strong communication and relationship building skills