Chocolate & Candy Buyer - Plum Market Ann Arbor Maple Rd.

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do . We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve . From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Description:

The Chocolate & Candy Buyer is responsible for leading the selection, purchasing, and merchandising of both chocolate and candy categories at Plum Market. This role ensures the department offers a curated, exciting, and seasonally relevant assortment that reflects our brand values and appeals to a wide range of Retail Customers. The Buyer manages inventory, sales performance, pricing integrity, and product rotation, while maintaining merchandising standards and delivering an exceptional Retail Customers experience. This role is key to meeting sales goals, margin targets, and overall department success.

Who you are:

You model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service.

You have a love for chocolate and confections, and enjoy curating creative, high-quality assortments.

You are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of balancing analytics with visual merchandising.

You value inclusion and foster a positive, team-focused environment.

You’re passionate about product discovery and staying ahead of seasonal and industry trends.

You are driven to meet goals, optimize performance, and continually improve.

You are a strong communicator and collaborator across all levels of the store.

What you will bring:

Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or purchasing (6+ months preferred).

Knowledge of chocolate, confections, or specialty food retail is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to learn internal systems.

Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break – we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Purchase and maintain inventory for the chocolate and candy categories, ensuring full, fresh, and on-brand assortments.

Monitor sales performance and trends, adjusting purchasing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.

Execute merchandising resets, seasonal promotions, and product launches with visual consistency and creativity.

Maintain accurate pricing and up-to-date signage across all chocolate and candy displays.

Minimize shrink and ensure proper product rotation to maintain quality and freshness.

Communicate product updates and features to Team Members to enhance Retail Customer engagement and knowledge.

Manage special orders and custom requests with professionalism and efficiency.

Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate deliveries, and ensure accurate invoicing.

Uphold all Plum Market policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Collaborate with Store Leadership and other departments to support storewide promotional efforts and events.