Beer Buyer - Plum Market

Company: Plum Market
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

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 Beer Buyer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Beer program. They maintain stock integrity through purchasing and monitoring sales for the Beer Sub-department, case stacks and any remote displays. They are responsible for managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, proper rotation and merchandising. The Beer Buyer must meet purchase budgets, margin requirements and be able to control shrink as well as model and provide exceptional Customer Service. Who you are: You model and provide exceptional Customer Service. You have a love of natural, organic, local and specialty foods and beverages. You have a minimum six months Team Member experience in industry or equivalent. You have thorough Beer product knowledge. You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas. You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone is welcomed and everyone’s voice is heard. You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it. You make an impact by being bold and acting. You inspire others to be their best. What you will bring: A passion for Natural Food Industry. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of some Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work a variety of retail shifts 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 loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted. What you will do: Model and provide exceptional Customer Service. Maintain stock integrity through proper purchasing while meeting purchase budgets and margin requirements. Keep purchase journals current and accurate and meet all deadlines. Use an ordering system that includes tracking tools, order boards and vendor support. Optimize product mix to generate turns. Ensure low out of stocks. Monitor and control shrink. Maintain correct department signage and pricing. Communicate new product information to Team Members. Log, order and retrieve special orders for our Customers. Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to all safe work practices. Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.

Keywords: Plum Market, Canton , Beer Buyer - Plum Market, Retail - All , Ann Arbor, Michigan