Gift Shop Buyers

General Description:

The Gift Shop is a retail operation that generates revenue that supports San Diego Botanic Garden’s operations. It is staffed entirely by volunteers.

Duties:

1. Select merchandise
2. Order merchandise to maintain appropriate inventory levels
3. Receive merchandise (Create Receiving Voucher)
   1. verify that all ordered items were received
   2. reconcile Receiving Voucher to merchant’s voucher
   3. authorize merchant vouchers for payment
4. Accept consignment goods
5. Price merchandise
6. Set up displays and restock as needed
7. Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving and inventory information in Point of Sale
8. Analyze spending on a periodic basis
9. Assist with the annual physical inventory
10. Assess inventory on a periodic basis. Identify items for clearance pricing or donation.

Specific Skills:

1. Familiarity with basic computer software applications
2. Understanding of Point of Sale reports, inventory, purchasing and receiving functions.
3. Retail, or similar, background is helpful
4. Ability to work constructively with other volunteers and staff members

Time Required:

10-20 hours per week, additional time if the buyer also staffs the shop

Recommended Term:

Two years, more if desired.

Revised:

Revision Date:  01/19/2016

File name  – Gift_Shop_Buyer_20160119