Hybrid Plant Department Manager/Buyer chez KENNICOTT BROS CO

Description

Looking for an energetic person to maintain our Plant Department in a leadership and buyer role.

Monday – Friday. Hours of Operation 6:30-2pm, Must be able to work early mornings and occasional weekends.

Plant knowledge required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist walk-in customers as needed
• Product maintenance; watering, rotating stock, managing shrink, etc
• Phone management with any problems or concerns
• Carry product up to 40 lbs
• Separate product for order filling/processing
• Pull and pack product orders
• Assist with production, stack pallets, label boxes, etc.
• Purchase/Buy Foliage – from Southern and Central Florida, and Nashville.
• Purchase/Buy Succulents – mostly local, some from Florida and Canada
• Purchase/Buy Blooming – from Canada, and local for Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day
• Create POs, Airway Bills, and AP Uploads
• Update pricing on any new items
• Review and update prices as needed to maintain set margins that align with budget profitability
• Responsible for meeting margin and sales goals set as assigned by fiscal budget.
• Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels and reducing the overall shrink
• Plant Price List – updated every week for sales staff and list of key plant customers
• Collecting, pulling, and billing orders, and helping customers (on the phone, and walk-ins)
• General care and maintenance the plant department and cooler – daily cleaning, checking for dry or dead plants
• Actively selling and seeking new customers

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Moderate organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for multiple hours at a time.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

Looking for an energetic person for our Plant Department in a fast-paced work environment. Monday – Friday. Hours of Operation 6:30 am-2 pm, Must be able to work early mornings and occasional weekends.

Plant knowledge required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist walk-in customers as needed
• Product maintenance; watering, rotating stock, managing shrink, etc
• Phone management with any problems or concerns
• Carry product up to 40 lbs
• Separate product for order filling/processing
• Straighten boxes, sweep floors, remove trash as needed
• Pull and pack product orders
• Assist with production, stack pallets, label boxes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Plant industry vendor and distribution knowledge

Organizational skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Must be able to stand and walk for multiple hours at a time.

Job Type: Full Time