Category Buyer - Beverage

The Zero Proof is the leading online retailer for adult non alcoholic beverages. Started over 6 years ago, The Zero Proof allows customers to select from over 400 curated non-alcoholic wines, beers, cocktails and functional beverages. As the company grows, they are looking to bring on a passionate beverage buyer to help evangellize the products and bring some structure to the buying and merchandising process. Responsibilities: BuyingForm our first “taste committee" to oversee sample requests and tastings from internal team membersSecure fair pricing from vendorsManage the onboarding process Generate stock-on-hand and movement reports to facilitate purchasingSubmit purchase orders in collaboration with Chief Operating OfficerSupplier RelationsAct as main point of contact for all purchasing, onboarding, co-marketing and data conversations with our suppliersEstablish and maintain tracking for all co-marketing agreements and commitmentsCreate a “Supplier Community” program to keep our suppliers excited about partnering with The Zero ProofCollaborate on exclusive launches with our suppliers Category Management Track consumer trends in the non-alcoholic and better-for-you beverage marketTrack competitor and market trends Track and communicate product and category velocities on our website Merchandizing Set up a product monitoring system to catch out of stock products and bundlesSet up a measurement system to monitor and communicate product performanceWork with marketing team to properly merchandize new products and categoriesOwn bundle creationOversee and monitor ongoing site maintenance… rearranging products on Collections pages, crafting seasonal Collections, etc.Manage blog additions/merchandising withinProgram Management Recruit, onboard and manage vendors to our seasonal promotional calendarCollaborate with marketing team to procure marketing assets for co-promotions Requirements:  At least 2-3 years in the consumer packaged goods industry  2-3 years as a buyer or merchandising manager.  At least 1-2 years of experience with ecommerce  Experience with inventory management, purchase data or ecommerce analytics Strong communication and relationship building skills