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New Leaf Community Markets, Inc.

Beer & Wine Buyer

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199


1205 Silver Creek - New Leaf, San Jose, California, United States of AmericaJob Description

Posted Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:59 AMWho is New Leaf Community Markets?New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on that the well-being of our guests, staff, and community starts with sustainable, locally-produced food. Farm-to-table all the way! We’ve partnered with open-minded producers who care as deeply about our people, the planet, and social justice as we do, from day one.Our mission is to be a purveyor of good – from offering the best local and natural foods to taking care of our staff, community, and environment. We love what we do, and we know that it’s our passionate staff who make it all possible. We’re committed to taking care of our people by leading the way with progressive employment practices.Every day, we work to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness – a place where staff can thrive, and differences are celebrated. As a member of the New Leaf Community Markets team, you can count on an inclusive, friendly environment and a welcoming group of inspired individuals who love people, great food, and being a part of a community gathering place.Ingredients You’ll Bring to the Table:You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.What’s on Your Plate:Job Title: Beer and Wine BuyerDepartment: Beer and WineReports To: Store ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrders beer and wine products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals.Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events. Plans for weekly ads, events, and holidays using tools and reports. Works with Manager to understand and respond to current store trends.Ensures beer and wine area is clean, attractive, and easy to shop and adheres to merchandising standards.Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.Ensures customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.Demonstrates excellent knowledge and familiarity with products in the department, including terminology, labeling, recommended uses, and vendor/supplier information, with skills to continue learning.Partners with department management team to train department clerks in beer and wine tasks and product knowledge.Coordinates to plan and conduct in-store tastings. Complies with applicable state and local liquor laws.Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers, and credits.Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.Maintains cleanliness, organization, and rotation of all areas, products, and supplies.Participates in inventories.Demonstrates an awareness of trends in the industry.Responds to and follows through on emails and other communications in a timely manner.Notifies Store Manager or Manager on Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Leaf Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.Education and/or ExperiencePrevious customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience preferred.Knowledge of retail Beer and Wine department / Beer and Wine Buyer experience preferred.Previous supervisory experience preferred.Previous ordering/inventory experience highly preferred.Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency required. Experience with Excel and inventory software preferred.Physical DemandsThis position works at a Medium level. Required frequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool, and/or ladders. Continuously required to: lift and carry 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands, and wrists; grasping/squeezing. Frequently required to: lift and carry 11-20 pounds; push and/or pull 1-80 pounds; twist; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulder. Occasionally required to: lift and carry 21-50 pounds; bend/stoop; crouch/squat; kneel; climb step stools.This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: box knife, baler, scanner, hand truck, POS, conveyor belt, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e., blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping/janitorial and standard office equipment.Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and/or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.Why You’ll Love Working at New Leaf Community MarketsAmazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 25 hours a week.Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands.Paid Parental Leave available.Lifestyle Scheduling.Public Transport Benefits.Paid Community Service Hours.30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

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