Grocery Buyer & Manager

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3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE:

Grocery Buyer and Manager

EMPLOYER:

Good Foods Grocery

DEPARTMENT:
Good Foods Grocery

REPORTS TO:

Co Manager

Status:
Full time

• Helpful:
  We share the instinct to help our customers, clients, and each other. Our community values our willingness to provide an experience that makes a difference.
• Curious:
  We ask bold questions, exploring new ideas, and challenging the status quo. We create space to try, learn, and adapt to be stronger together.
• Beyond Self:
  We act with purpose that transcends personal ambition. Our work is rooted in service beyond our self-interest. We create impact together.
• Bold Integrity:
  We are honest and accountable with each other and the people we serve; we are not afraid to do the right thing to ensure we're accomplishing our goals of stronger, healthier communities.
• Desire and Passion for the Mission:
  We strive to make a difference in people’s lives. Our bring heart, energy, and purpose in everything we do. Our mission is not just what we do but why we show up every day.

The primary role of the Grocery Buyer and Manager is to serve as the head of the grocery department, overseeing ordering, deliveries, and inventory, and managing a

team of grocery employees. Department supervision requires a manager to be a strong advocate for his or her department, often beyond the responsibilities explicitly stated below. This includes equipment and fixtures, opportunities, discrepancies, and procedures; and working with GFG management to improve the overall business.

• Adhere to and enforce GFG and Commonwealth Autism policies and procedures.
• Monitor work email during business hours for timely responses.
• Support GFG's goals and community involvement.
• Communicate project needs and priorities clearly before the end of each
• Foster a respectful and productive work environment, setting a positive example for the team.
• Ensure all duties are covered during absences and proactively suggest improvements.
• Work toward leadership growth and contribute to the overall success of the company.

• Maintain department merchandising standards, including endcaps, seasonal displays, and identifying cross-merchandising opportunities while giving meaningful input.
• Ensure accurate signage and displays, including promotional demos.
• Become proficient in inventory systems and Excel to pull reports, analyze data and program items & sales.
• Manage large store deliveries, including preparing the store, vendor and supporting team communication, overseeing breakdown of delivery, and managing a team of stockers.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as needed.

• Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels meet demand.
• Assist in effective waste reduction and rotation practices.
• Order and oversee ordering of grocery department products.
• Adjust product mix and order based on sales data and customer feedback.
• Prepare for special events and promotions with timely inventory planning.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and timely order placement to avoid overstocking or under stocking.

• Monitor department budget, focusing on achieving sales and profit goals.
• Implement cost-control measures and address invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure timely updates to Co Manager and Chief Retail Officer on new & discontinued items and price changes.

Management Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for staff and customer concerns during assigned shifts.

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