Wellness HABA/Mercantile Orderer

WHO WE ARE: 

The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op. 

We are seeking an experienced Health Aid Beauty Aid (HABA) and Mercantile Orderer responsible for replenishment ordering, inventory level maintenance, and customer service for the HABA and Mercantile sub-departments of Wellness.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Run and analyze movement reports to forecast and order in alignment with current departmental guidelines and expectations.
  • Order appropriately for seasonality and promotions.
  • Order within an established budget, taking advantage of promotional pricing when available.
  • Collaborate with sister locations to ensure acceptable inventory levels and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Monitor short dated and off-season products and place them on the proper sale to minimize loss.
  • Maintain floor sets and backstock area for clear understanding of inventory levels.
  • Monitor supplier out-of-stock to better forecast possible shifts in buying patterns to appropriately anticipate and pivot to alternative sourcing means.
  • Ensure all Special Orders are ordered at the earliest possible opportunity and maintain communication with customers to ensure excellent customer care.
• Stock products following departmental guidelines for merchandising, rotation, sanitation and pricing.
• Greet every customer in both a welcoming and professional manner.
• Maintain and foster healthy relationships with supplier representatives, vendors, and local business owners.
• Follow department policies for receiving new products and price changes.
• Adhere to all Idaho Department of Health codes regarding food safety and sanitation.
• Foster a safe environment for our customers by using DESHA approved language.
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts.
• Ordering for, build, and maintain promotional sets and spaces.
• Participate in training new associates in these sub-departments.
• Consistently adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
• Manage credits, damages, and returns for subdepartment in alignment with current department practices.
• Proficiency in creating purchase orders, reconciling, and committing invoices within our current purchase order system for inventory and price integrity purposes.
• Complete any other duties assigned by your Department Manager, Assistant Department Manager or Lead.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Adherence to posted schedule and ability to be on time and ready to work.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, learn quickly, and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.
• Manage workload, be self-motivated, and prioritize tasks independently. 
• Proficiency in analyzing departmental sales reporting.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
• Ability to consistently be at work and on time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• One year of retail experience and understanding of ordering and inventory management.
• Exposure to and/or interest in holistic Wellness is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in basic operations of Microsoft Office, including Outlook email, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.