WELCOME TO WEAVERS WAY!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

JOIN US AS A BULK SUPERVISOR

We are looking for an energetic, community-oriented, and experienced individual to work as a Bulk Supervisor at our Mt. Airy location. This position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with an anticipated 30-34 hours per week. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, is required. If you have experience working in a team setting and a passion for customer service, then we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Purchasing

• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices and terms, quality and delivery
• Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources
• Research new product, development, and selection
• Evaluate turns quarterly by pulling item movement reports of best-sellers and slow-movers and adjust assortment accordingly
• Ensure proper receiving by department staff according to procedures
• Review invoices for pricing and discount accuracy; ensuring accurate separation of inventory categories and subcategories
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts

Merchandising

• Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and maximize sales and turnover
• Ensure that shelves and coolers are fully stocked and rotated to ensure freshness and turnover
• Set stocking priorities for department staff; stock items as needed
• Plan attractive displays; order sufficient merchandise to stock displays for period of display; do periodic comparisons with competitors
• Maintain sales floor for cleanliness and appearance according to established standards
• Set pricing to meet margin goals; mark-down items as needed to reduce losses
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date price labeling of department items; get new item information to Scanning Clerk before item arrives so product can be immediately placed on shelf
• Solicit suppliers for promotional offerings
• Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service
• Adhere to all product policies and notify vendors of policies when purchasing new products

Customer Service

• Treat people fairly, courteously, and with respect.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service storewide
• Ensure quick response to customer questions and concerns.

Financial Performance

• Develop and administer a departmental budget with assistance of the Store & Grocery Manager
• Attain sales and margin goals for the department
• Review departmental financial reports; take corrective action as needed

Personnel

• Supervise grocery department staff
• Coordinate with Grocery Manager to schedule hours for department staff within payroll allocation
• Assist in departmental staff meetings at least quarterly

Other Duties

• Attend meetings if scheduled and as directed
• Ensure, in coordination with the grocery manager, that all areas meet lawful standards for food handling safety and carry out sanitation inspections monthly
• Perform other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association
• Commitment to superior customer service
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to manage and control inventory
• Ability to supervise staff
• Proven understanding of and ability to uphold personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Strong two-way verbal and written communications skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment
• Exhibited ability to follow through on commitments
• Proven math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use stairs, and be on feet for long periods
• Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and using email
• Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op