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BOZEMAN COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP

<div><div><div>A full-time position is available. Shifts are <b>Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.</b></div></div><div><div><b>
Purpose:</b> With the Purchasing and Merchandising Manager, lead the oversight and optimization of retail category performance including packaged grocery, refrigerated/frozen, bulk, wellness, beer, wine, cheese, and mercantile. Support purchasers in data analysis, category resets, and purchasing/receiving duties.
</div></div><div><div><b>Specific Responsibilities of Purchasing and Merchandising Specialist</b></div></div><div><div><b>
Category Management</b></div></div><ul><li><div>
Analyze industry and consumer trends and competitor activities; develop product, promotion, placement, and pricing strategies in collaboration with Purchasing &amp; Merchandising, Marketing, and Scan Managers and purchasing team, to increase sales and margin dollars.</div></li><li><div>
Evaluate customer feedback and implement changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty.</div></li><li><div>
Lead category resets through evaluation of available data (item movement, SPINS data, out of stocks, etc.) and collaborate with purchasers on assortment and merchandising strategy to optimize category performance.</div></li><li><div>
Evaluate suppliers, investigate new product sources, and review new item suggestions from purchasers.</div></li></ul><div><div><b>
Purchasing and Inventory Maintenance</b></div></div><ul><li><div>
Be a backup for and meet established deadlines of the NCG Promotions Liaison role and Purchaser orders as needed.</div></li><li><div>
Effectively use tools and follow established systems for all steps of inventory control, purchasing, and receiving orders for all Retail Operations departments.
</div></li><li><div>Take active leadership role in maintaining inventory processes and ensuring accurate inventory; participate in cycle counts and scheduled inventories as directed.
</div></li><li><div>Communicate with Purchasing Team about inventory levels, expiration dates, and product concerns.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and maintain cordial and professional relations with vendors, solicit suppliers for promotional offerings, and ensure returns and credit from suppliers where applicable.</div></li><li><div>
Purchase product for the CWM Warehouse as directed.</div></li><li><div>
Research, purchase, and manage merchandising fixtures and tools.</div></li><li><div>
Adhere to CFC Purchasing Policy.</div></li></ul><div><div><b>
Stocking, Promotions, and Merchandising
</b></div></div><ul><li><div>Ensure shelves/coolers are efficiently and accurately stocked, prioritizing key items and with awareness of product rotation, dating, shelf appearance, out-of-stocks, and facings.</div></li><li><div>
Under the guidance of the Purchasing &amp; Merchandising Manager, work with the Marketing Manager and the Scan Manager to implement and support advertising and promotions programs and special events.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate cross-departmental promotions and merchandising; support the sampling program.</div></li><li><div>
Help plan and implement floor sets, end caps, signage, and other merchandising tasks and projects.</div></li></ul><div><div><b>
Other</b></div></div><ul><li><div>
Operate manual and electric jacks and forklift following all safety protocols to protect people, products, equipment, and facilities; maintain forklift certification.</div></li><li><div>
Obtain and maintain crown stacker certification as directed.
</div></li><li><div>Assist manager in relaying communication to the purchasing team and other departments.</div></li><li><div>
Cashier as directed; maintain alcohol certification.</div></li><li><div>
Attend meetings, trainings, and visit competitors as assigned.</div></li><li><div>
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.</div></li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in a retail sales, purchasing, or a warehouse setting that demonstrates the ability and aptitude to successfully meet expectations listed above.
</li><li>Excellent communication, prioritization, and organization skills, and strong attention to detail required.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively as a member of team and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, employees, vendors, and the public.</li><li>
Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Excel, Word, internet and email required.
</li><li>Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data and making data-driven decisions preferred; category management experience preferred.</li><li>
Forklift certification required (may be obtained upon hire).</li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.</li><li>
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally up to 50 lbs; ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.</li><li>
Ability to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer and work in a shared office space.</li></ul></div>

Co-op Purchasing and Merchandising Specialist

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Co-op Purchasing and Merchandising Specialist