Jones Market Purchasing Coordinator

Manufacturer of Premium Meat Products in Fort Atkinson

The Jones Market is always an experience to remember. Not only are the Jones meat selections fresh and out-of-this-world, but visitors can also sample and purchase new product recipes, enjoy our daily breakfast, and lunch menu followed by hand-dipped ice cream at the Jones Dairy Bar. Plus, you’ll find local Wisconsin favorites and will take in the nostalgia that electrifies this warm and cozy atmosphere. We are searching for a Purchasing Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can demonstrate outstanding customer service, product knowledge, professionalism, a high attention to detail and has a helpful friendly attitude.

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing the Jones Market inventory at a profitable level by using creativity and prior merchandising experience to grow the customer base and increase sales. Responsible for ordering, selling, and maintaining adequate inventory with rotation of products. Work with Jones Market Supervisor to order all supplies needed to operate the store; pricing products within guidelines, update the POS Web Office and report to accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation guidelines and all company policies.
• Check in new product inventory by labeling, sorting, and storing it timely and accurately.
• Responsible for delegation of work for the back-room staff.
• Provide answers to all back room related questions.
• Prioritize daily tasks and guide coworkers through completion.
• Efficiently and accurately weigh and package products while maintaining proper food safety.
• Attend and contribute to the PD/Market and Shorts meetings.
• Implement creative merchandising that results in increased customer sales.
• Enter new and update existing items in Web Office timely and accurately.
• Perform all recordkeeping responsibilities both financial and personnel, accurately and timely
• Maintain excellent relations with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Process all web orders from fill to delivery in the absence of the Customer Service Representative.
• Participates or performs all promotional activities of the store.
• Accept special projects and complete them promptly, including but not limited to front-room duties.

Basic Qualifications:

• As a retail business, Saturdays are required
• 5 years of experience in a retail environment with prior retail purchasing experience
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong work ethic with the ability to work with speed and accuracy without close supervision
• Ability to work in a cold environment, as needed
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in difficult circumstances
• Ability to lift, twist, bend, carry, and tolerate repetitive motion
• Knowledge of Web Office- Preferred

Benefits Package:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401K with a 100% Employer Match on 5.5% of eligible earnings
• Health Club Incentives
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!