Replenishment Buyer - Grocery (Perishables) - Downtown Store in Burlington, Vermont at ONION RIVER COOPERATIVE

Starting Wage: $21.30

Department: Purchasing & Merchandising

Reports To: Category and Merchandising Manager

Location: All City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 7

Summary

Under the direction of the Category and Merchandising Manager, this position orders product for the Perishables subdepartment, supporting the Co-op’s objectives for sales and margin by assuring acceptable inventory levels, while meeting consumer demand and minimizing shrink. This role is routinely entrusted with Co-op-wide confidential information necessary to perform its essential duties, including sales and margin targets, financial projections, and strategic plans related to revenue. A high level of discretion and confidentiality is required.

Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to work for a community-owned business and help shape the future of City Market Co-Op? This is an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking to grow in the retail and food industry, in a work culture built on cherishing our customers, vendors, co-workers and community.

If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to source quality merchandise and identify new products.
• Manage inventory levels to meet sales demand and optimize stock, including special buy opportunities.
• Prioritize and place orders to meet deadlines and sales goals.
• Collaborate with stockers and managers to ensure departments are fully stocked, organized, and customer-friendly.
• Communicate regularly with Category and Merchandising Manager regarding vendor performance, product updates, pricing, signage, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure operational efficiency in communication with Grocery Shift Leads.
• Maintain organized ordering processes and documentation.
• Cross-train in other subdepartments to support buying and merchandising functions.
• Direct and train department stockers as needed.
• Assist with merchandising, stocking, organizing, cleaning, and inventory tasks, including periodic audits.
• Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional late nights.

Qualifications & Skills

• Two years of buying, receiving, or grocery retail experience required OR 3 years of retail experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Office 365 with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with POS applications and inventory management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!