Supervisor​/Buyer

# Supervisor / Buyer North - Madison, WI 53704## Overview Salary Range $23.75 - $23.75 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Evening## Description##
** Supervisor/Buyer - Front End
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* Location:

** 2817 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI
** Status:
** Hourly non-exempt, represented, part time, 8 hours a week, Thursday 1:30-9:30pm
** Supervision:
** Indirect supervisory responsibility for department staff
** Our Mission:
** Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.
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* About the Role:

** As a Supervisor/Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring, controlling, and managing product inventory for your department according to established policies. You will ensure that the product received meets the Co-ops standards for quality and coordinate how it is displayed in order to draw in customers. The Supervisor/Buyer acts as the go-to person for department needs in the absence of a manager.

You will work with other department staff to provide the highest level of service possible to both internal and external customers.
** Who You Are:
** You're excited about the Co-op's focus on providing local, organic, and sustainable products. You're organized and like maintaining a neat, clean, fully stocked, and visually appealing department. You're passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
** What You'll Do:
** You will oversee daily department operations, including stocking, facing, ordering, merchandising and inventory. In addition, you'll collaborate with other department team members to support the following areas:
* Monitor staff and provide guidance and direction as required
* Provide ongoing staff training, and coordinate/cover breaks
* Know how to safely use all department equipment
* Order efficiently to control product inventory
* Oversee product receiving to ensure accuracy in invoicing, pricing, credits and returns, coding, and invoice routing
* Set up/break down special displays and promotions
* Break down and back stock deliveries that are not immediately stocked
* Greet and offer assistance to customers
* Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
* Know product locations in order to assist customers in finding what they need throughout the store
* Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
* Participate in required training and meetings
* Keep the store orderly and clean
* Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
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* What You Bring:

** This role requires the following experience, skills and abilities:
* Previous experience as a clerk in one or more grocery store departments
* A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
* Outstanding customer service skills
* Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
* Regular, predictable attendance
* Effective communication skills in English
* Ability to read and comprehend instructions
* Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to handle multiple demands
* Adherence to deadlines
** Nice-to-Haves:
** It's a bonus if you have one or more of the following:
* Previous experience working as a Buyer
* Prior experience supervising other employees
** What You'll Get:
** Willy Street Co-op is one of Madison's best-kept secrets in terms of a great place to work. As part of a full benefits package, we offer flexible…