Produce Buyer/Replenishment

　　Burnsville, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=13750+County+Road+11+Burnsville+MN+USA+55337)

　　Job Type

　　Full-time, Part-time

　　Description

　　Imagine a job where you are center-stage to meet-and-greet customers, welcoming them in to shop as they enter the store. A job where the colors and smells of in-season fruits and vegetables re-awaken your senses on a daily basis. A job where local means you can actually meet the farmers as they deliver the product, reminding everyone of the difference we can make in our community.

　　Join our team as a Produce Buyer/Replenishment employee at Valley Natural Foods. Qualified applicants will enjoy working with fresh fruits and vegetables, enjoy interacting with the public and be available for early morning shifts. This position requires applicants to work weekend hours. Applicants must also be able to lift 30-50# regularly. Open availability is strongly preferred.

　　We pride ourselves on offering a competitive benefits package for all employees including: competitive wages, PTO, 401(k) and a 20% employee discount on healthy groceries every day! A more comprehensive benefits package for full time employees is available, which includes access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Long- and Short-Term Disability insurance.

　　Ordering, Stocking and Backroom

　　Greet and assist all customers

　　Work with Produce Manager to review and achieve sales and margin goals for the department.

　　Review departmental financial reports (sales, labor, margin, turns) with Produce Manager and take corrective action as needed.

　　Train new stockers and buyers using appropriate training modules and checklists

　　Ensure that items that do not meet our standards or are unable to sell are returned per proper standards

　　Proficiency and diligence in pulling short-date or low-quality items, keeping an accurate shrink/waste log, and notify Produce Management of large quantities before disposing of them

　　Visit other stores for price comparisons, product and merchandising ideas as directed

　　Place orders as directed to ensure regular supply in accordance with a fluctuating retail environment

　　Accept deliveries not handled by Receiver, according to the established procedures

　　Ensure accurate, up-to-date shelf tags, PLU's, sale signs and prices for department items

　　Plan and maintain attractive, fully stocked, rotated, and faced sections of the department

　　Stock displays full without overcrowding and/or rotate overstock into backstock

　　Label items accurately with price tags or signs, remove damaged items, and notify Produce Manager

　　Check in items using the copy invoice to verify product count or damage and notify Manager of any discrepancies

　　Replenish and cull product on the sales floor several times daily

　　Product Replenishment

　　Participate in inventory audits, and place orders with assigned vendors

　　Ability to maintain a courteous and professional relationship with vendors

　　Manage ordering to keep products in stock whilst maintaining a successful budget/margin

　　Provide complete information for new products on Purchase Orders for Information Management Systems (IMS) and Store Management System (SMS)

　　Record and be conscientious of copies of invoices

　　Business Operations, Safety and Compliance

　　Alert Management of potential theft or other emergencies

　　Conduct price comparisons and review internal reports as directed

　　Keep department areas - shelves, counters, aisles, backstock -- in clean, orderly condition

　　Remove trash promptly, clean up spills, sweep floor as needed

　　Keep department equipment in working order and advise Produce Manager of equipment problems

　　Attend Produce staff meetings and other assigned training requirements and participate in inventory counts

　　Identifies self as employee by being in VNF attire, nametag, and exemplifying our core values

　　Perform any other duty as assigned by Management Team

　　Requirements

　　Mandatory Qualifications:

　　High ethical standards with strong personal integrity

　　Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written)

　　Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business and inherent nature of the produce department

　　English proficiency. Strong organizational and communication skills (spoken, listening, & written)

　　Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate projects, and work varied hours and days

　　Demonstrated objectivity, neutrality, and calmness under pressure and timely follow-through to commitments

　　Proficiency in MS Office and POS systems

　　Regular, predictable attendance

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Previous purchasing experience in retail natural foods or products

　　Proficiency in MS Office and POS systems

　　Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

　　Strong aptitude to read financials and adapt to technology

　　Previous experience in retail, grocery/co-ops, natural foods or related industry

　　Capacity to engage and learn the many facets of the produce department

　　Physical Demands:

　　Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionally

　　Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and utilize hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time

　　Close-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time

　　Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time

　　Regular exposure to working in refrigerated and frozen environments

　　Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required

　　Reports To:Produce Manager

　　Department, Status and Salary:Produce, Part or Full Time, Hourly (At Will)

　　Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

　　Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability

　　Communication/Listening Skills

　　Customer Service/Customer Focus

　　Integrity/Ethics

　　Sense of Urgency/Productivity

　　Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

　　Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

　　Position Specific Competencies

　　Decision Making/Judgment

　　Initiative

　　produce Knowledge

　　Personal Organization

　　Engagement

　　Prioritization

　　The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.

　　Salary Description

　　Minimum of $16.00 per hour