Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage

About the role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage to join our Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD. You will support the food and other beverage team to manage store-facing issue resolution, setting up new products, and executing routine processes and reporting. Your work will involve cross-department collaboration with stores, marketing, pricing, and accounting departments. You will report to the Manager, Food & Other Beverage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve store-facing issues for the Food & Other Beverage department, serving as the key point of contact to troubleshoot problems, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely solutions that support smooth retail operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners on new store setups and delivery schedules.
• Work externally with suppliers and internal teams to manage Beverage and Food items in our assortment, ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Research and address accounting issues as they arise.
• Assist with the setup of new items and ordering.
• Run weekly reporting as assigned.
• Provide support in Merchandising projects as assigned.
• Prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Less than 1 year of work experience in a corporate retail role.
• Experience in retail supply chain management or purchasing is a plus.
• Basic accounting skills and interest in performing accounting tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel (can perform complex functions).
• Attention to detail with strong follow-up and time management skills to support cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Generous store discounts.
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision).
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Disability & life insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• College tuition assistance.
• Career development & product training.
• Consumer classes.