Frozen Grocery Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

City Market Co-op; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Wellness program

Volunteer time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with match

Spending accounts

Job summary

City Market Co-op is seeking a Purchasing & Merchandising professional to source quality merchandise for Frozen subdepartments and manage inventory to meet sales goals while controlling margins. You will work under the Category and Merchandising Manager and handle confidential revenue targets and strategic plans with discretion.

The role emphasizes local, organic, and conventional product variety, collaboration with store teams, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Two years of buying, receiving, or grocery retail experience required OR 3 years of retail experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Office 365 with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with POS applications and inventory management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to source quality merchandise and identify new products.
• Manage inventory levels to meet sales demand and optimize stock, including special buy opportunities.
• Prioritize and place orders to meet deadlines and sales goals.
• Collaborate with stockers and managers to ensure departments are fully stocked, organized, and customer-friendly.
• Communicate regularly with Category and Merchandising Manager regarding vendor performance, product updates, pricing, signage, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure operational efficiency in communication with Grocery Shift Leads.
• Maintain organized ordering processes and documentation.
• Cross-train in other subdepartments to support buying and merchandising functions.
• Direct and train department stockers as needed.
• Assist with merchandising, stocking, organizing, cleaning, and inventory tasks, including periodic audits.
• Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional late nights

Skills

Grocery purchasing experience

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Office 365)

POS systems

Job description

City Market Co-op is seeking a Purchasing & Merchandising professional to source quality merchandise for Frozen subdepartments and manage inventory to meet sales goals while controlling margins. You will work under the Category and Merchandising Manager and handle confidential revenue targets and strategic plans with discretion.

The role emphasizes local, organic, and conventional product variety, collaboration with store teams, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and