PERISHABLE RETAIL BUYER – NATURAL FOOD GROCERY STORE

Company: FRAZIER FARMS MARKET
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Location: Oceanside
Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Regional Perishable Retail BuyerClassification Status: Non-ExemptWork Status: Full-TimeReports to: Regional Grocery Manager

Essential Job Duties:

  • Support regional managers with writing orders and ensuring accurate inventory management.
  • Maintain pricing and review department margins regularly.
  • Replenish products through efficient buying procedures, ensuring timely and accurate product orders to monitor inventory turnover.
  • Ensure the product mix meets a variety of customer dietary needs and requests, and source new product placements.
  • Monitor product quality, freshness, and ensure proper rotation to maintain high standards.
  • Maintain accurate department signage and pricing, and build displays based on movement, promotions, profitability, value, and regional guidance.
  • Participate actively in regional sales promotions.
  • Educate department managers on new, local, and private label products.
  • Follow department procedures for product preparation, storage, rotation, and stocking.
  • Maintain and monitor department waste, spoilage, and compliance logs.
  • Adhere to established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with vendors to secure deals and competitive pricing.
  • Build and lead teams, providing training and support to staff as needed.
  • Ability to commute between 3 locations as part of the role.
  • Use advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, to manage inventory sheets, department records, and related data.
  • Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats to collaborate with team members and external stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned, subject to change without notice.

Skills:

  • High energy, enthusiastic, and demonstrates an affinity for natural food products and company values.
  • Strong ability to work independently while collaborating with others as necessary.
  • Ability to sell proactively and understand product differentiations.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic math skills and proficiency in relevant computer applications, including email and operations software.
  • Professional and reliable with excellent team-building and leadership capabilities.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the grocery field, preferably within a natural foods grocery store.
  • 1+ years of experience in buying or merchandising with a focus on perishable products.
  • Demonstrated success in building vendor relationships and securing deals.
  • Team-oriented with a strong focus on customer service.

Work Hours:    Availability requirements include; but are not limited to; days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Work Location:            3 location

Pay frequency:            Every week

Benefits (Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits):

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Store discount for you and one other family member in your household

EEO/AAP Statement: Frazier Farms Market is an EEO/AAP employer; all business decisions (employment, promotions, compensation, etc) are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

 

Company Description

Come Grow with UsFrazier Farms is about goodness and quality in products we carry and in the people who work here. That's why we're committed to creating the kind of environment that will attract the best people in our field. We love to hear our customers say, “It's not just the food – it's the folks.”We AGREE!!

Are you sensitive to the needs of our customer? Our community? Our planet? You'll have many opportunities to share your caring in these areas, as well as with your co-workers. Want to have a job and life, too? We encourage our staff to create balance in their lives that embrace hard work as well as family and leisure time, and offer a variety of full – and part-time schedules.

Company Description

Come Grow with UsrnFrazier Farms is about goodness and quality in products we carry and in the people who work here. That's why we're committed to creating the kind of environment that will attract the best people in our field. We love to hear our customers say, “It's not just the food – it's the folks.”rnWe AGREE!!rnrnAre you sensitive to the needs of our customer? Our community? Our planet? rnYou'll have many opportunities to share your caring in these areas, as well as with your co-workers. rnWant to have a job and life, too? rnWe encourage our staff to create balance in their lives that embrace hard work as well as family and leisure time, and offer a variety of full – and part-time schedules.

Posted: November 1st, 2024