Beer Buyer

Plum Market

. Purchase and maintain the Beer program .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing inventory and purchasing within the Beer program, ensuring stock integrity and pricing accuracy while providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in utilizing ordering systems and maintaining effective communication with team members and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Beer Product KnowledgeInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelProject Management

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementPurchasingProduct RotationShrink ControlOrder TrackingHealth and Sanitation ProceduresLifting and Carrying LoadsStanding and Walking for Extended Periods

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Ordering SystemsTracking ToolsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Natural Food IndustryBeer ProgramStock IntegrityPricing IntegrityMerchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Purchase and maintain the Beer program
Maintain stock integrity through purchasing and sales monitoring
Manage department inventory and in-stock position
Maintain pricing integrity, product rotation and merchandising
Meet purchase budgets and margin requirements
Control shrink
Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet deadlines
Use ordering systems, tracking tools, order boards and vendor support
Optimize product mix to generate turns
Ensure low out-of-stocks
Maintain department signage and pricing
Communicate new product information to Team Members
Log, order and retrieve customer special orders
Follow health, sanitation and safe work procedures
Communicate effectively with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership
Model and provide exceptional Customer Service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum six months Team Member experience in industry or equivalent
Thorough Beer product knowledge
Passion for Natural Food Industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break
Ability to bend and stoop, climb ladders, and lift loads up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted
Successful background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling
Full-time and part-time positions available
Comprehensive training programs
Time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays
Career growth and promotional pathways
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
401(k) with company match after six months
20% off grocery purchases
50% off Team Member meals