Assistant Produce Buyer

1 month ago


San Francisco, United States Molliestones Full time

**Assistant Produce Buyer**

* San Francisco, Produce Warehouse, CA

* Full Time

* Experienced

Mollie Stones Markets is a local, family owned grocery store chain in the San Francisco Bay area, serving customers since 1986. With over 30 years of exemplary performance in the market, Mollie Stones continues to make a difference in peoples lives through food. Currently maintaining 9 Grocery Stores, a Produce Warehouse and Headquarters in Mill Valley, CA, we succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment.

**About the Role:**

Mollie Stones Markets is looking for an Assistant Produce Buyer that is willing to be cross-trained in most buying functions as well as support in-store merchandising for nine Mollie Stones Markets in the San Francisco Bay Area. Warehouse experience is a plus.

This is a hands-on position that will require an individual who is willing to learn all aspects of our current buying structure as well as work alongside produce personnel at store level, along with the employees in the warehouse, and lead by example while driving efficiency. This position is located at our Produce Distribution Center (PDC).

**Essential Functions:**

* Collaborate with the Produce Buyer to assist in the regular weekly buying.

* Assist with inventory, receiving, distribution, and overall management of the PDC.

* Accountable for financial goals and operational targets through accurate receiving, storage, and distribution of goods.

* Provide merchandising support at stores.

* Create and execute seasonal merchandising schematics for stores.

* M otivate and assist in leading a team of 6-10 people.

* Ensure quality of product received and control inventory quality to company standards.

* Occasionally work graveyard shifts to support warehouse operations.

* Lead staff safety and development.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* 3-5 years of produce buying experience

* 5 years of experience in a retail produce environment

* At least 3 years of management experience

* Extensive knowledge of the receiving and purchasing processes

* Proven experience and understanding of systems, computers, and accounting (Silver Creek experience a plus)

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to work with a diverse team where timing and attention to detail are critical

* Demonstrated leadership experience

* Must be willing to work hands-on

* Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

**Competencies:**

* Ability to manage confidentiality with integrity.

* Effective written and oral communication

* Organizational ability

**Physical Requirements:**

* Must be able to regularly lift at least 50 lbs.

* Standing: Up to 3 hours per day.

* Seating: Up to 8 hours per day.Walking: Up to 3 hours per day.

* Reaching: Up to 1 hour per day

* Please be aware that you may be required to wear Covid-19 related PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as mandated by Company Policy.

* You want to enjoy what you do.

* You would like to join a local, family owned company who values you.

* Youll have opportunity to learn, grow and advance in your career.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Mollie Stones Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer

***Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.***



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