Grocery Department Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States East End Cooperative Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grocery Department Coordinator to join our team at East End Cooperative Inc. As a key member of our grocery team, you will be responsible for selecting and obtaining department products in accordance with our Product Guidelines, while meeting objectives for sales, margin, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Purchasing
    • Place orders by appropriate deadlines to ensure timely receipt of products.
    • Optimize stock levels to minimize out-of-stocks while maintaining strong inventory turns.
    • Pursue discounts through distributors and sales reps, and run specials and monthly member-coupon specials.
    • Maintain a dynamic product mix by bringing in new items and discontinuing slow sellers, ensuring products meet our Buying Guidelines.
    • Evaluate vendors and investigate new sources of supply to ensure quality and value.
    • Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, and quality.
    • Manage customer special orders and Monthly Co+op Deals promotions.
  • Merchandising
    • Plan and maintain attractive, fully-stocked and rotated sections to ensure a positive shopping experience.
    • Stock products as time permits, and act as a model stocker for other grocery stockers.
    • Utilize the New Item process for all new items brought into the store.
    • Communicate with the Stockroom Supervisor about new products, stocking changes, and stocking needs.
    • Ensure accurate, up-to-date shelf tags for all products, and informative signage for specials and new items.
    • Attend Coordinators' meetings to plan promotions, cross-merchandising, and advertising.
    • Visit other stores for price comparisons, new product ideas, and merchandising ideas.
  • Maintenance
    • Maintain organized, rotated backstock as time permits.
    • Obtain credit from vendors where applicable, and communicate with the accounting department about direct-vendor credit or invoice issues.
    • Clean shelves and fixtures as time permits, and keep accurate records of shrink and calculate shrink extensions.
    • Participate in quarterly inventory counts and calculate inventory extensions.
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience purchasing retail foods.
  • 1-2 years of experience in natural foods.
  • Thorough knowledge of organic, natural foods, and non-GMO products.
  • Able to produce quality work within established deadlines.
  • Retail or other experience serving the public.
  • Must enjoy interacting with and serving the public.
  • Must have a friendly and outgoing personality and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands and stay calm.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Organized and methodical in action.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent trouble shooting skills. Logical problem solving skills.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and internet research skills.
  • Familiarity with POS systems.
  • The ability to be reliable for regular scheduled shift work.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience purchasing retail foods.
  • 2-4 years of experience in natural foods.
  • Experience purchasing natural foods.
  • Experience with food cooperatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of organic, natural foods, and non-GMO products.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and internet research skills.


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