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Purchasing Assistant, Grocery
Natural Grocers. Support planogram and assortment maintenance to ensure store-level accuracy and compliance.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in planogram maintenance and assortment analysis within the natural foods industry, ensuring compliance and accuracy in merchandising. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Planogram MaintenanceAssortment AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelRelationship BuildingNatural Foods Industry Experience
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Hard Skills
Planogram ManagementData AnalysisProduct Quality ReviewInventory ManagementPricing Updates
Soft Skills
Detail OrientedExcellent Organization SkillsStrong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationInfluencing Skills
Industry Keywords
Natural FoodsMerchandisingVendor SetupPromotional ExecutionCompliance Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support planogram and assortment maintenance to ensure store-level accuracy and compliance.
- Use internal systems and data tools to analyze assortments and provide recommendations.
- Maintain site-specific set information and manage updates related to new and discontinued items.
- Assist with new product screening, documentation review, and vendor setup.
- Support product quality reviews and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Participate in new product review processes and documentation.
- Support promotional, new products, and new store ordering activities.
- Assist with inventory reviews, recalls, returns, and discontinued items.
- Support promotional execution, documentation, and validation of vendor funding.
- Assist with pricing updates, price change processing, and discrepancy resolution.
- Proof promotional materials and maintain related records.
- Serve as a support contact for stores, vendors, brokers, and internal partners.
- Collaborate closely with Category Managers to ensure timely and accurate execution.
- Perform other duties or projects assigned by management.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 3 years of experience in the natural foods industry with a working knowledge of planograms and merchandising.
- Must have intermediate Microsoft Excel experience.
- Must be detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
- Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.
- Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match