Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a talented Associate Buyer, Food & Other Beverage to join our Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD. You will support the food and other beverage team to manage store-facing issue resolution, setting up new products, and executing routine processes and reporting. Your work will involve cross-department collaboration with stores, marketing, pricing, and accounting departments. You will report to the Manager, Food & Other Beverage.

You will

• Manage and resolve store-facing issues for the Food & Other Beverage department, serving as the key point of contact to troubleshoot problems, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely solutions that support smooth retail operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners on new store set ups and delivery schedules.
• Work externally with suppliers and our teams to manage Beverage and Food items in our assortment, ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date. Research and address accounting issues as they arise.
• Assist with the set-up of new items and ordering.
• Run weekly reporting as assigned.
• Provide support in Merchandising projects as assigned.
• Must be able to prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines.

You will come with

• A Bachelor's degree preferred
• Less than 1 year of work experience in a corporate retail role
• Experience in retail supply chain management or purchasing is a plus
• Basic Accounting skills and interest in performing accounting tasks
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel (can perform complex functions)
• Attention to detail with strong follow-up and time management skills to support cross-functional teams.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

• We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company's success.
• It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing.
• That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

• Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation.
• Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.
• The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
• Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Range

$62,640.00 - $88,004.80 Annual