Grocery Assistant Buyer at LifeSource Natural Foods

Salem, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

35110.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Inventory Management, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Retail Buying, Multitasking, Time Management, Flexibility, Adaptability, Basic Math Skills, Computer Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Description Are you looking for a job where you can use all your skills? We are excited to be hiring a Grocery/Perishables Assistant Buyer! The Grocery Assistant Buyer is responsible for ensuring a well-organized, amply stocked and vibrant grocery department while providing excellent customer service. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 12:30-9:00pm Starting Pay: $35,110.00/yr Duties: Ordering Work with Lead Grocery Buyer to make sure all buying is completed. Keep inventory levels in line with customer demand. Limit out of stocks Maintain accurate inventory counts. Be available to answer staff and customer questions regarding the grocery/perishables department Receiving, Stocking, and Merchandising Ensure all items are checked in, categorized, handled, and processed, ensuring product stays at appropriate temperature. Identify, price, and tag special orders. Notify customer. Follow up on credits, quality concerns and pricing discrepancies as needed. Ensure returns are picked up. Abundantly stock shelves with priority given to out-of-stock and sale items. Face items on shelves. Maintain proper shelf and backstock organization including date rotation Ensure product is label accurately with price tags, signs, etc. Report price issues to Lead Buyer. Maintain a high standard of safety, organization, and cleanliness in work and display areas Inventory and Database Maintenance Ensure database information is up-to-date and accurately reflects size, description, organic content, special diet and local details. Ensure shelf tags are maintained for all products and that price matches what is in the database and scale. Play an active role in sales setup. Ensure signage is accurate. Qualifications High School diploma or GED Experience in a grocery environment Retail buying experience (preferred) Consistently on time and on shift when scheduled Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to maintain an ongoing positive attitude Strong attention to detail Basic math skills Excellent computer skills Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently Flexible and adaptable to change. Benefits: Profit-sharing Medical, dental, vision, alternative care coverage Paid time off Flexible spending account Health reimbursement arrangement 401K retirement plan Team member discount Employee referral bonus Paid community service time Alternative transportation benefit Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

The Grocery Assistant Buyer is responsible for ensuring a well-organized and stocked grocery department while providing excellent customer service. Duties include ordering, receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory levels.