Grocery Product Coordinator: Job Description
Purpose: This is a full-time (up to 40 hours/week) position that ensures smooth daily store operations in collaboration with the Grocery Sales Coordinator. Both are responsible for the ordering, pricing, and budgeting of produce and all other inventory. The Grocery Product Coordinator has the potential to be a dynamic, collaborative leader; we are seeking somebody with a creative vision for the future of our co-op.
Status: Full-time hourly management position. Reports to the Board of Directors. Member of the Workers’ Collective.
I. Inventory Coordination
● Track all stock and place orders to replenish and keep store stocked ● Receive stock and unload trucks
● Check all deliveries against packing lists and invoices
● Lead quarterly store inventory
● Maintain and strengthen existing vendor relationships while continuing to seek out potential opportunities with new vendors
● Receive and incorporate customer requests for new stock items
● Stay apprised of trends in food and nutrition
● Support Grocery Sales Coordinator with:
○ Setting and controlling pricing and sales objectives, including tracking weekly sales metrics.
○ Developing a method for tracking inventory.
○ Discontinuing stock that has a poor sales record.
○ Developing an annual operating budget for the store.
II. General Management Duties
● Point person for hiring and training store staff, working with the Grocery Sales Coordinator for all hiring decisions and carrying out the training plan. ● Responsible for scheduling staff.
● Opens the store and ensures coverage for opening procedures on days off. ● Count register money and monitor change levels.
● Staff register when necessary (minimum 8 hours/week)
● Coordinate bank deposits with other managers
● Create monthly reports for the Board of Directors
● Participate in weekly Workers’ Collective meetings
● Collaborate with co-managers to meet individual department and shared goals, maintain accountability, enforce Riverwest Co-op policies, and identify areas of improvement.
● Participate in Finance Committee meetings
● Participate in hiring committees, as needed
● Maintain facility cleanliness and functionality
● Create store sales and promotions
● Supports the Grocery Sales Coordinator in maintaining and ordering store equipment for display and storage
● Collaborate with paid staff and volunteers
III. Customer Service
● Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect, upholding the co-op’s inclusivity statement.
● Answer questions and concerns of members, customers, and volunteers. ● Address suggestions and complaints of members, customers and volunteers in a timely manner.
● Work well with people of a wide range of skills and personalities.
IV. Qualifications
● Experience managing others in a professional environment
● Experience developing and implementing budgets
● Computer literacy, good communication and listening skills
● Ability to work in a volunteer-based organization with collective management ● Willingness to work with people of a wide range of skills and personalities ● Eagerness to take ownership of a position requiring self-direction, reliability, creativity, and accountability
V. Preferred
● Knowledge of cooperatives and alternative economic structures
● Experience working with natural foods
VI. Salary and Benefits
● Starting wage is $17.50/hour (equates to an annual salary of about $33,280). ● Paid biweekly.
● Benefits include: vacations, PTO, and flexible schedule. Perks include: store discounts, shift meals
.How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to admin@riverwestcoop.org and include "Grocery Product Coordinator Application" in the subject line.