Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery Retail industry. We are committed to stocking the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.

Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We make our Team Members and our Customers our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.

Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are a reflection of the very communities we serve. From our Team Members to our Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and strive to promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.

Benefits of working at Plum Market:

Full time & Part time positions available.

We can offer a variety of retail shifts to work with your schedule.

You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.

We provide exceptional training to help you grow your knowledge.

Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.

Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us

Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and/or your family.

401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.

20% off Team Member Discount.

50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.

Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Description:

The Grocery Buyer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Dry Grocery program. They maintain stock integrity through purchasing and monitoring sales for the Dry Grocery aisles, case stacks and any remote displays. They are responsible for managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, proper rotation and merchandising. The Dry Grocery Buyer must meet purchase budgets, margin requirements and be able to control shrink as well as model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Who you are:

You model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

You have a love of natural, organic, local and specialty foods and beverages.

You have a minimum six months Team Member experience in industry or equivalent.

You have frozen, dairy and dry grocery product knowledge.

You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.

You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone is welcomed and everyone’s voice is heard.

You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.

You make an impact by being bold and acting.

You inspire others to be their best.

What you will bring:

A passion for Natural Food Industry.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge of some Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work a variety of retail shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break, we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Maintain stock integrity through proper purchasing while meeting purchase budgets and margin requirements.

Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet all deadlines.

Use an ordering system that includes tracking tools, order boards and vendor support.

Optimize product mix to generate turns.

Ensure low out of stocks.

Monitor and control shrink.

Maintain correct department signage and pricing.

Communicate new product information to Team Members.

Log, order and retrieve special orders for our Customers.

Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to all safe work practices.

Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.