Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage

Total-Wine-; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k)

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD seeks an Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage to support the merchandising team. You will manage store-facing issues, set up new products, and coordinate cross-functional processes with stores, marketing, pricing, and accounting.

Reporting to the Manager, Food & Other Beverage, this entry-level role emphasizes organization and collaboration. The position calls for a near-term focus on operational accuracy, supplier coordination, and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• 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.

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 set ups and delivery schedules.
• Work externally with suppliers and our 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 set-up of new items and ordering.
• Run weekly reporting as assigned.
• Provide support in Merchandising projects as assigned.
• Prioritize many assignments simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a talented 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 set ups and delivery schedules.
• Work externally with suppliers and our 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 set-up of new items and ordering.
• Run weekly reporting as assigned.
• Provide support in Merchandising projects as assigned.
• Prioritize many assignments simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 & More!

Company Culture

Crafted for you. We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

Join Us

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career, this may be the place for you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Other Information

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Range: $62,640.00 - $88,004.80 Annual

Location: Bethesda, MD

Anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.

Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.