Grocery Inventory & Ordering Specialist

Boise Consumer Cooperative Inc; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Co-Op is seeking a Grocery Orderer to ensure accurate inventory levels, forecast demand, and maintain strong vendor relationships. You will manage ordering within budgets, coordinate with other locations, and support displays and counts in a busy grocery environment.

The role requires proactive accuracy, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced store setting, with early mornings and varied shifts in Meridian, Idaho.

Qualifications

• One year of retail experience with exposure to ordering and inventory management preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Order products within established budgets and margins while accounting for seasonality, promotions, and customer demand.
• Run and analyze movement reports to forecast product needs and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate inventory and reduce shrink through proactive ordering, rotation, and short-date management.
• Receive, check, and stock products following proper guidelines for merchandising, sanitation, pricing, and rotation.
• Communicate with counterparts at other locations to coordinate orders, minimize out-of-stocks, and maintain consistency.
• Handle new products, price changes, and departmental compliance with Idaho food safety and sanitation laws.
• Manage short-dated or overstocked items by placing them on appropriate sale types to minimize loss.
• Maintain organization of work areas, floor sets, and backstock to support efficiency and accessibility.
• Serve as a communication link between associates and management to ensure workflow consistency.
• Assist with building and maintaining product displays and participate in quarterly inventory counts.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Forecasting

Communication

Attention to accuracy

Teamwork

Workload prioritization

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boise Co-Op is seeking a Grocery Orderer to ensure accurate inventory levels, forecast demand, and maintain strong vendor relationships. You will manage ordering within budgets, coordinate with other locations, and support displays and counts in a busy grocery environment.

The role requires proactive accuracy, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced store setting, with early mornings and varied shifts in Meridian, Idaho.