Assistant Replenishment Manager, Garden

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. We are currently seeking an Assistant Replenishment Manager for our Garden Center. This position will have a home base of Napa and will travel to St. Helena 2-3 days per week. Mileage will be reimbursed for travel to and from St. Helena.
The Assistant Replenishment Manager is responsible for purchasing, inventory documentation and special-order tracking of live plant goods. Maintains product catalogues, price lists, and announcements, and sells floor-stocked products to meet Company objectives.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Plant knowledge and identification of landscape plants appropriate for growing in Napa Valley preferred.
• Horticultural knowledge - plant care, soil, fertilizer, pest ID and control highly desired.
• Landscape/garden design basics desired.
• Understands purchasing metrics and uses sales and other reports.
• Strong MS Excel skills required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Horticulture or related field or 4 years of work in a retail or wholesale garden center/nursery desired.
• Two years of buying/purchasing experience required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purchases stock items and product for special orders.
• Maintains plant pricing and compares costs between vendors.
• Coordinates all plant special orders for their assigned categories.
• Keeps accurate files of plant special orders.
• Pulls plant special orders from plant stock orders.
• Notifies customer of plant special order arrival.
• Keeps current on the market, market trends, and industry developments in the gardening industry.
• Maintains current, in-depth knowledge of all the Company's products and their applications.
• Responds to customer inquiries promptly.
• Recommends input for Company merchandising targets, pricing, new products, services.
• Attends store meetings and training sessions, help train new Plant Buyers.
• Maintains up-to-date information necessary to run and operate the Floor area successfully and notifies Garden Department Manager of any problems.
• Promotes Plant Rental business.
• Contacts event coordinators and venue managers to offer plant rental services.
• Suggests plants and pottery based on customers' requests
• Establishes and adheres to company pricing strategy.
• Coordinates delivery/pick-up of plant rental services and advises customers on proper maintenance of rented plants.

Requirements
Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
IND1
Salary Description
$26.00-$32.00