Replenishment Buyer - Fresh - South End Store

City Market; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 24,207 - 34,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Free fitness classes

Wellness Program

Paid volunteer time

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid time off

401k with 6% match

Job summary

City Market is seeking a Replenishment Buyer - Fresh for its South End location in Burlington, Vermont. The role involves buying, stocking, and maintaining inventory levels across departments, ensuring efficiency in operations while providing excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of grocery retail experience and a strong interest in local food systems. This position offers a supportive work culture, comprehensive benefits including store discounts, a wellness program, and a 401k plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• 2 years of grocery retail experience or 3 years of retail experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Knowledge of food industry helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support stocking activities in the South End location.
• Monitor sales and margin metrics.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Provide high-level customer service.
• Ensure compliance with City Market procedures.

Skills

Buying, receiving, or grocery retail experience

Customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of natural and conventional foods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS or inventory management software

Job description

Starting Wage: $21.30/hour

Department: Operations

Reports To: Store Manager

Location: All City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 7

Summary

City Market Co-op is seeking a Replenishment Buyer - Fresh who plays a crucial role in supporting the South End location by participating in buying activities. This position actively supports all departments in order to ensure the smooth operations of the buying function. Initially this position will be assigned to the Meat & Seafood Department and may be assigned to support other departments based on operational needs; supports store objectives for sales and margin by assuring inventory levels, purchasing product, and participating in routine department tasks such as stocking, rotation, cleaning, and quality control.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking to grow in the retail and food industry, in a work culture built on cherishing our customers, vendors, co-workers and community.

Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to work for a community-owned business and help shape the future of City Market Co-Op? If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

• Support and participate in stocking activities in the South End location.
• Monitor sales and margin metrics and help manage inventory levels.
• Assist and help to keep the equipment in working order, including cleaning, organizing shelves, producing displays, rotating stock, and labeling items.
• Assist other stockers, customers and staff as needed and offer the highest level of customer service.
• Compliance with established City Market procedures regarding operations, sales, & safety.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years of buying, receiving, or grocery retail experience OR 3 years of retail experience required.
• High School diploma or GED and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Experience with POS or inventory management software preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry helpful.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!