Merchandise Planner - Bakery jobs in Danbury, CT

Merchandise Planner - Bakery develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of baked goods. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Bakery controls ordering, inventory, and quality of baked goods. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Bakery may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Bakery typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Bakery associate
  • Whole Foods Market IP, L.P.
  • Danbury, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.

    Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

    All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.

    All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Job Responsibilities

    • Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
    • Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
    • Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
    • Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products.
    • Maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
    • Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
    • Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
    • Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
    • Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers;

    responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

    • Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
    • Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
    • Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals

    Job Skills

    • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
    • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
    • Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
    • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
    • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
    • Thorough product knowledge.
    • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
    • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
    • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

    Experience

    18 months retail Team Member experience and 6 months of supervisory experience.

    Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
    • In an 8-hour work day : standing / walking 6-8 hours.
    • Hand use : single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
    • Work requires the following motions : bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
    • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
    • Exposure to temperatures :

    90 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
    • May require use of ladders.

    Note : The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.

    This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level.

    Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and / or needs for the particular position.

    An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position.

    Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

    The wage range for this position is $20.05 - $27.53 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits".

    Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs.

    Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire.

    At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

    Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent.

    We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

    Last updated : 2024-03-07

  • 9 Days Ago

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Bakery Assistant
  • Cornwall Market
  • Warren, CT FULL_TIME
  • 1 years of work experienceMore experience will be better paidWe are looking for some people interested in pastry, baking and chocolate to assist with production.All positions will be cross-trained in ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Bakery manager
  • Caraluzzi's
  • Danbury, CT FULL_TIME
  • Looking for energetic and experienced Bakery Manager for our new location in Danbury! Caraluzzi's Markets is looking for experienced bakery managers to join its growing team. We strive to provide a gr...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Bakery clerk
  • Tops Friendly Markets
  • Carmel, NY FULL_TIME
  • Slice, price, and package product, Maintain proper shelf / display conditions through cleaning, straightening, and rotating products; Take customer orders accurately for cakes or other specialty items...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Fairfield, CT FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • TJ Maxx
  • Milford, CT FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off t...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Visual Merchandiser, Part Time Flex, Vernon Hills- Pottery Barn>
  • Williams-Sonoma Inc.
  • Scarsdale, NY
  • Williams-Sonoma Inc. - Vernon Hills [Retail Merchandiser / Visual Merchandiser] As a Visual Merchandiser at Williams-Son...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Petco
  • Glen Cove, NY
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Commack, NY
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier Associate
  • Burlington Stores
  • Danbury, CT
  • If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, I...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Planner, Kids Outlet
  • Vineyard Vines
  • Stamford, CT
  • Associate Planner, Kids Outlet vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory re...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager- Wheels
  • Global Partners
  • Danbury, CT
  • Job Description: With nearly 1,600 locations, primarily in the Northeast, Global is one of the largest independent owner...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager
  • Sierra
  • Danbury, CT
  • Half of the fun of Sierra is the thrill of the find. And the other half is putting the products to use on an actual adve...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager
  • Sierra
  • Danbury, CT
  • Half of the fun of Sierra is the thrill of the find. And the other half is putting the products to use on an actual adve...
  • 2/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City making it part of the New York metropolitan area. Danbury's population at the 2010 census was 80,893. Danbury is the fourth most populous city in Fairfield County, and seventh among Connecticut cities. The city is within the New York combined statistical area and Bridgeport metropolitan area. The city is named for Danbury in Essex, England. It is nicknamed the "Hat City" because for a period in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries it was the center of the...
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$60,315 to $81,878
Danbury, Connecticut area prices
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February 21, 2020