Assistant Buyer

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we're in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

• Travels to major market shows with Buyer and some category-specific shows independently.
• Identifies, selects, and negotiates product for Buyer's final approval.
• Conducts vendor follow-up on product development and purchases to include reviewing purchase order, negotiating costs and price, and verifying nomenclature and specifications of purchase request as well as packaging and shipment attributes with vendor.
• Sets-up new item attributes.
• Places initial order and determines initial product allocation.
• Analyzes sales for all items.
• Determines profitability of product and makes recommendations to keep or discontinue the product, etc.
• Tracks order and sales on all new merchandise.
• Monitors status and location of new products.
• Reviews product sample and cold calls for Buyers.
• Reviews product for quality and Cracker Barrel standards; recommends product to Buyers.
• Assorts, finds, develops, submits product for final approval, and negotiates with vendors on initial cost.
• Confirms quantity, terms, packaging, marking, ticketing, and shipping for accepted items.
• Communicates product changes, problems, status of shipment, etc. to the stores. Communicates with the Distribution Center and individual stores on shipping and receiving issues; works together to develop more efficient and effective packaging attributes.
• Follows-up with vendor and negotiates packing changes.
• Completes special projects (i.e. develops line enhancements, purchases small categories, renegotiates "hot" items to increase profit margin, etc.).

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities

• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

• Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

See for yourself. Apply now.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.