What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Manager/Buyer position at Concord Market on Campus?
Company: Concord Market on Campus
About Us: Concord Market started in 2018 as a gourmet grocery store with a specialty in fresh restaurant-quality packaged food prepared onsite.
We are excited to open a second location, which will introduce a new concept to the culinary experience on the university campus. Our new market, located in the Stratton Student Center in the heart of the MIT campus, aims to deliver high-quality, exciting, fresh, and convenient food options to the MIT community. As we launch this exciting new venture, we are seeking a talented and innovative Grocery Buyer – Department Manager to assist in our retail operations.
As a Grocery Buyer – Department Manager, you will:
- Order perishable and non-perishable grocery products in line with deadlines and distributors' production schedules, ensuring appropriate backstock levels are maintained.
- Scout for and establish connections with new brands and small producers that align with Concord Market’s product standards. Coordinate with the buying and management teams to rotate in new products.
- Assist in educating cashiers and other staff members about products, including their uses, how they are made, and their alignment with brand values.
- Monitor product pricing and signage in an accurate and timely manner.
- Complete and analyze spoilage and other inventory management processes (e.g., product transfers, waste, spoilage, sampling, and customer special orders).
- Manage quarterly inventory counts.
- Maintain financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets.
- Maximize sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising products.
- Assist in organizing and developing promotional displays.
- Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with Weights and Measures, health and sanitation standards, safe work practices, and the maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, appropriately groomed and dressed, ready to work.
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer needs in a timely and effective manner, and modeling suggestive selling techniques. Answer phones and pages promptly and courteously.
- Perform other duties as assigned by other management or ownership.
In addition, additional responsibilities will be required from time to time including, but not limited to, the following:
- Operate the cash register in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Bag groceries with care.
- Stock shelves and manage back stock when needed.
- Assign tasks to floor staff in order of importance and priority.
- Open or close the store following company procedures.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters and other machinery.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions or departmental needs. Concord Market is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02139 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24