What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Back up Buyer position at The Common Market?
Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages purchasing and receiving for the Café and Cheese Departments as back up to others Café buyers.
- Assists buyers in the development and maintenance of retail stocking, cheese cutting and merchandising.
- Follows procedures and processes as outlined by Café and Cheese Buyers.
- Orders designated products in a timely and efficient manner to ensure sufficient supplies of goods are maintained at all times.
- Ensures invoices are accurate and submitted within 24 hours of receipt.
- Proactively tracks invoices and seeks credits in an organized and prompt manner.
- Works with Buyers and Management team to keep GL reconciled accurately and promptly.
- Maintains appropriate levels of ingredients and product stock as measured by outages and shrink, back stock, and overstock.
- Utilizes appropriate category reviews and movement reports to drive buying behavior for the market to support sales goals and customers’ needs.
- Uses proper rotation, overstocking, and green tag procedures outlined by standard procedures to ensure compliance during audits.
- Ensures appropriate signage is created and displayed for the products and goods for which the Café Buyer is responsible, per the standards of the Common Market.
- Follows established guidelines, procedures, and SOPs.
- Adjusts buying quantities as needed for promotions and changeovers.
- Attends and participates in trainings pertinent to Café and shares ideas, relates customer feedback, and makes recommendations that enhance the productivity and growth of the Café Department.
- Communicates staff of pending new products and announces their arrival.
- Researches products and goods to ensure a thorough knowledge of their histories, effects, elements, reviews, etc.
- Maintains knowledge of products that may be shared with customers and disseminated among staff.
- Remains current on new products and current trends in the industry.
- Assists in promotional planning and product ordering with Buyers.
- Communicates with the Merchandising Liaison regarding buying for upcoming promotions and promotional activities.
- Proactively assists customers in finding requested items or answering questions regarding pricing or offerings.
- Handles all products and goods in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Maintains cleanliness and neatness of the sales floor and back stock areas.
- Actively engages in activities and professional development to enhance knowledge.
- Provides attentive, timely, and friendly service to all internal and external customers at all times.
- Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the co-op.
- Others duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a retail environment.
- A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in purchasing or merchandising.
- Supports the co-op’s core values and aligns with the Co-op Code of Conduct.
- Adapts readily based on evolving co-op needs or in response to feedback.
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
- Knowledge of organic food, farming, sustainability, health, and nutrition.
- Computer proficiency, familiarity with MS Office Suite, and experience with POS systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Flexibility to work any shift, including mornings, middays, evenings, weekends.
- Must wear closed-toe, skid-resistant shoes; a head covering (hat, bandanna, etc.); and long pants.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (approximately 40°F – 95°F).
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods at a time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Reliable access to transportation.
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