Job Information
Natural Grocers Purchasing Assistant - Supplements in Golden, Colorado
Salary Range
USD $22.00/Hr. - USD $26.00/Hr.
Posting Timeline
Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
5/23/2024
Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:
Under the guidance of the Category Manager and as assigned by the department, the Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting the purchasing process and successful execution to store level of their assigned portion of the purchasing process.
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
New Product, Product Quality, and Vendor Coordination:
Assist in the evaluation of new product submission by eliminating those that do not meet our standards before further reviews
Research of product and suppliers by ensuring all quality information is received
Read and evaluate quality information
Keep abreast of changes to FDA GMP standards and regulations
Participate in new item reviews and document approvals and rankings
Assist in the set-up of new vendors and new items to include local new products
Maintain and update vendor Certificate of Liability Insurance
Maintain and update local products list by state
Maintain and update Customer Return's Manual
Facilitate vendor and broker requests for approved product lists
Ordering and inventory:
For Distribution center, for promotional and new item orders, for stores and for stock
Processing new store orders including pricing, confirmations, and coordination with New Store Operations team
Create vendor order and delivery schedule for each new store as appropriate
Assist with product recalls and returns
Assist with inventory reviews for slow sellers, discontinuations, and set refreshes
Update Data Integrity Group for additions and deletions of items on replenishment
Any other assigned ordering or inventory related tasks
Promotional Coordination:
Create, maintain, and update promotional spreadsheets for entry of sale price and vendor promotional costs for monthly Hotline, Grand Opening, and In Store promotions
Ensure appropriate vendor contracts are on file for promotions
Participate in promotional planning sessions and keep follow up documents accurate
Identify and facilitate corrections of any vendor promotional discount discrepancies and product line items missing from the promotion and communicate corrections to the Category Managers
Process and verify promotional scan back discounts and scan back reports for all promotions including bi-yearly and yearly EDPBs
Obtain and maintain product image files to be featured for Health Hotline ads
Proof promotional collateral
Create promotional sign spreadsheet and proof signs for promotions
Create contest eligible-product lists
Any other assigned promotional tasks
Pricing Coordination:
Update and maintain new store discounts
Initial processing of price change files for Category Managers final retail pricing approval
Work with the Accounting Department on vendor invoicing issues
Assist with solving price and/or freight discrepancies
Any other assigned data scrubbing involving pricing
Set Integrity Coordination:
Learn basics of product placement guidelines
Learn basics of schematics and how to provide guidance at store level
Maintain new store set lists
Communication:
Work with individual stores on any pertinent questions that may arise
Work with vendors and brokers to answer questions and maintain appropriate paperwork
Work with all SSC crew members as needed to accomplish cross-functional goals
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
Minimum 3 years of experience in the natural foods industry with a working knowledge of schematics and merchandising; supplement and nutrition experience a plus
Must have Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience
Experience managing projects from inception to completion
Must be detail oriented with excellent organization skills
Strong relationship building, and influencing skills
Excellent communication skills are required
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Benefits
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
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
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
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
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Physical Demands:
Key for Physical Demands: N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time F = Frequent; 34-66% of timeC = Constant; 67-100% of time
ActivityFrequency
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N
O
F
C
N
O
F
C
N
O
F
C
Lift/Carry:Push/Pull:
Walk
X
10 lbs or lessX
15 lbs or less
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbsX
16-30 lbs
X
Stand
X
21-50 lbsX
31-50 lbs
X
Fine motor manipulations
X
51-100 lbsX
51-100 lbs
X
Gripping
X
100+ lbsX
Squat/kneel
X
Bend
X
Drive:Computer:
Twist/turn
X
ManualX
Data entry
X
Crawl/Climb
X
AutomaticX
Use of mouse
X
Reach outward
X
Reach above chest
X
Environmental Demands: N = Never
Key for Environmental Demands: O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-75% of time C = Constant; 76-100% of time DemandFrequency
Demand
Frequency
Demand
Frequency
N
O
F
C
N
O
F
C
N
O
F
C
outside workX
sharp tools/equipment
X
chemicals
X
coldX
noise
X
dust/fumes
X
heatX
contact stress
X
vibration
X
wet/humidX
heights
X
congested worksite
X
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LocationUS-CO-Golden
Job ID2024-26818
Address4403 Table Mt Dr
Work EnvironmentHybrid
CategoryHome Office
Salary RangeUSD $22.00/Hr. - USD $26.00/Hr.