Market Inventory Specialist

Starting Payscale, Depending on Experience: $20.50/hr-$21.50/hr or DOE

Bi-Rite Market, 2140 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Schedule requirements: opening shift 5:00am/6:00 am required.

Join us in Creating Community Through Food®!

PERKS

• 40% discount on purchases (20% on alcohol)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (4%) and profit sharing
• Paid training, field trips and volunteerism
• Career advancement opportunities
• A satisfying meal with your shift
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Free 18 Reasons Cooking Classes
  
  
  

APPLY

Submit your application. We’d love for you to take the time to write a few sentences telling what you know and love about Bi-Rite, your interest in working here, and what you hope to learn by working with us.

OPPORTUNITY

The Market Inventory Specialist is responsible for creating an inspiring experience for our guests. They give outstanding service by meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations and providing excellent internal service to the team. Their responsibilities include assisting in the smooth and seamless operations of the business, reaching store goals, upholding product quality and consistency standards, controlling inventory levels and mitigating waste, maintaining equipment and facilities, and safely handling all of our products and equipment. They are part of a cohesive Bi-Rite team that supports the Bi-Rite Missions, Vision, and Community Values.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes guests, provides expertise and assistance in the Market Inventory Control department.
• Responsible for physically and electronically receiving all products associated with grocery staples, grocery specialty and bulk categories; other categories as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with grocery stockers to maintain beautiful and bountiful displays. Keeps the department displays neat, clean, accurately labeled, and well-stocked.
• Responsible for maintaining organized and accurate inventory levels including cycle counting, processing inventory adjustments and updating shelf labels with pricing.
• Puts away inventory in timely fashion, paying close attention to proper rotation, handling perishable items safely, and restocking high-volume products quickly.
• Handles damaged, out-of-date, spoils, and returned products to department standards.
  
  
  

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Committed to Bi-Rite's mission to Creating Community Through Food ® and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion and Act with Integrity.
• Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures, and accurately completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
• Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, clear and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
• Fluency in the English language, spoken and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Two years purchasing or related experience.
• Required proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written, phone, and communication skills.
• Fluency in the English language, spoken and written.
• Ability to manage a budget and identify cost effective solutions/options.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.
• Solid math and computer skills, able to keep large amounts of data and information organized.
• ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Bi-Rite provides on-site paid training and certification.
  
  
  

About Bi-rite

The Bi-Rite Family of Businesses has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years. Today, the company includes three neighborhood Markets (on 18th Street, Divisadero and Polk), a world-renowned Creamery and our creative Catering and Commissary Kitchen. We believe food does more than nourish, it brings people together. As a Certified B Corporation, ranked in the top 5% for the world for our community impact, it’s our responsibility to build meaningful relationships with each part of our extended family: the food we make and sell connects our staff, our guests, our producers, and the environment. Named one of Forbes 25 Best Small Companies in America, our team is comprised of entrepreneurs, dreamers, doers, artists, activists, and, of course, food lovers!

If you’re a people person with a passion for heartfelt service, we invite you to join us on our mission of Creating Community Through Food®!

Bi-Rite Management Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer