Beer Buyer - Plum Market

Plum Market Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive training

Career growth opportunities

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Team member discounts

Holiday pay

Job summary

Plum Market is seeking a Beer Buyer to manage the Beer program, maintain stock, and ensure pricing integrity. They will meet purchase budgets, monitor shrink, and keep accurate inventories in a vibrant Ann Arbor store.

You will deliver outstanding customer service, work with vendors, and contribute to a team dedicated to natural, organic, and local foods.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of team member experience in the industry or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of beer products.
• Bold, innovative mindset and willingness to pursue new ideas.
• Value inclusion and create welcoming environments for all.
• Enjoy facing challenges and delivering customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain stock integrity.
• Purchase and manage the beer program within budgets and margins.
• Keep journals current, meet deadlines, and use order systems.
• Optimize product mix to generate turns and reduce out-of-stocks.
• Monitor shrink, ensure accurate signage and pricing, and assist customers.

Skills

Customer service

Team member experience

Beer knowledge

Innovative mindset

Inclusion and diversity

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Sales Ann Arbor North Campus, Ann Arbor, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3868

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Join the Plum Market Team - Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve

From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling

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

Grow Your Passion

Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training

We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

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.

Career Growth Opportunities

As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

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.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace - it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special?

Description

The Beer Buyer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Beer program. They maintain stock integrity through purchasing and monitoring sales for the Beer Sub-department, case stacks and any remote displays. They are responsible for managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, proper rotation and merchandising. The Beer Buyer must meet purchase budgets, margin requirements and be able to control shrink as well as model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Who you are

You model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

You have a love of natural, organic, local and specialty foods and beverages.

You have a minimum six months Team Member experience in industry or equivalent.

You have thorough Beer product knowledge.

You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.

You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone is welcomed and everyone’s voice is heard.

You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.

You make an impact by being bold and acting.

You inspire others to be their best.

What you will bring

A passion for Natural Food Industry.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge of some Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work a variety of retail shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break, we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability 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.

What you will do

Model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Maintain stock integrity through proper purchasing while meeting purchase budgets and margin requirements.

Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet all deadlines.

Use an ordering system that includes tracking tools, order boards and vendor support.

Optimize product mix to generate turns.

Ensure low out of stocks.

Monitor and control shrink.

Maintain correct department signage and pricing.

Communicate new product information to Team Members.

Log, order and retrieve special orders for our Customers.

Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to all safe work practices.

Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.