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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · 2 months ago

Grocery D/F Bulk Assistant

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is excited to come to the Rock Springs community. The Grocery/Dairy/Frozen/Bulk Assistant is responsible for assisting the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen Managers in the successful operation and profitability of the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen departments.

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 department managers in ordering for the grocery, bulk, dairy and frozen departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels
Assisting the department managers 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 managers 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 responsibilities but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store

Qualification

Customer ServiceInventory ManagementCash HandlingSAPMS WordExcelOutlookFood Safety CertificationSupervisory ExperienceFollow DirectionsSense of UrgencyAttention to Detail

Required

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 department managers in ordering for the grocery, bulk, dairy and frozen departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels
Assisting the department managers 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 managers 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
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

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

Benefits

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

Company

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

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For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2012-07-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Todd Dissinger
Chief Financial Officer
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Meaghan Scull
Human Resources Business Partner
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