ASSISTANT GROCERY MANAGER/BUYER

Location: 920 Heinz Ave and 2020 Oregon Street

Purpose: To help oversee the selection, pricing, development, and promotion of grocery products across both stores.

Status: Reports to Grocery Manager/ Buyer

Responsibilities:

Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply, to include direct buying.
Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, promotions, and delivery.
Purchase for special deals and promotions. Ensure adequate supply of promoted products.
Set pricing for the department to meet margin goals.
Oversee product ordering process and when beneficial place orders to achieve higher margins and/or alter promotional pricing. Order products to meet customer demand or delegate as needed.
Determine which categories or products to add, delete, increase, or decrease.
Review invoices and ensure paperwork is being completed properly.
Achieve margin, sales and inventory turn goals as set by the Manager/ Buyer and General Manager.

Provide product information for promotions and customer inquiries.
Develop point of purchase information with POS department.
Coordinate periodic price surveys of identified competitors using industry reports and on-site visits.
Oversee, conduct, and participate in inventories. Maintain shrinkage and inventory records.
Develop merchandising plan and present information to appropriate store personnel for implementation.
Provide product information to department personnel.
Work with department supervisors to maximize sales and promotions during holiday seasons and special events.

Write and approve schedules.
Keep track of time and attendance and approve timecards.
Write and distribute disciplinary action as needed and perform corrective action.
Write and distribute performance evaluations.
Interview, hire, and train incoming employees for the department.

Experience in purchasing and merchandising.
Ability to project a friendly, and outgoing personality and work as a positive team member.
Well- Organized, with special attention to detail.
Knowledge of products and trends in the industry.
Ability to read and analyze financial statements.
Ability to handle multiple demands and follow through on commitments.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of constituents.
Enthusiasm and motivation for learning and updating product knowledge.
Demonstrates leadership skills.

Pay: From $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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