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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · 1 month ago

Grocery/Bulk Assistant

US-CO-Golden

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is seeking a Grocery/Bulk Assistant to support the Grocery/Bulk Manager in ensuring the successful operation and profitability of the department. The role involves providing excellent customer service, managing inventory, and assisting in training department personnel.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareRetail

Responsibilities

Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority

Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies

Creating inviting, full and shoppable departments

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in ordering for the grocery and bulk departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing

Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards

Offering and following up on special orders

Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays

Assisting in managing as well as participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock

Assisting in training and monitoring of department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks

Conducting active and passive demos

Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department

Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities

Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks

Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees

Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Health Supportive statements and/or statements of nutritional support

Continually increasing product knowledge

Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed

Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings

This position has limited Manager on Duty but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store

Qualification

Customer ServiceInventory ManagementSAPFood Safety CertificationCash HandlingSupervisory ExperienceMS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Preferred

High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

1 year of experience in grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus

1 year of experience supervising others preferred

Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable

Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand

Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks. Possess excellent customer service skills

Highly organized with great attention to detail

Ability to take direction and follow through

Must be cashier trained and able to count currency

Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook