Buyer of Produce - Plum Market

About the role

The Produce Buyer is responsible for meeting or exceeding the margin targets for the produce department. They will achieve this by managing the purchasing, maintaining the purchase logs and journals, and tracking sales to purchase percentages. They will model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service, and act as a leader on the produce team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of all produce for the produce department
• Maintain purchase logs and journals
• Track sales to purchase percentages
• Model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service
• Act as a leader on the produce team
• Assist in the department performing all tasks as needed

Requirements

• Two years produce experience
• Versed in rotation, set construction and seasonality of the fresh produce department
• Value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard
• Knowledge of margin and simple accounting practices
• Prompt and punctual
• Able to hit deadlines
• A passion for produce and desire to meet and exceed all profitability targets
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, detail-oriented, multi-tasker that can delegate tasks when needed
• Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break – we work on the floor, and alongside our Team
• Able 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

Qualifications

You have two years produce experience and versed in rotation, set construction and seasonality of the fresh produce department. You model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service. You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard. You have a knowledge of margin and simple accounting practices. You are prompt and punctual and have the ability to hit deadlines. You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it. You inspire people to want to be their best selves. You have a love for all natural, organic and specialty products.

Skills

• Purchase all of the produce for Plum Market’s produce department
• Create a presentation to satisfy and delight our Guests
• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Communicate effectively with Customers, Team Members, Store Leadership and Director Group
• Adhere to all Plum Market policies and standard operating procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
401(k) with Company Match - Available after just six months.
Team Member Discounts - Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Pay

Competitive Holiday Pay - Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling - Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.