Misfits Market

grocery

BuyerAnalyst

$75–85k Kenner, Louisiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Buyer Analyst at Misfits Market. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, produce buying, sourcing, analytical. supports the 3P (third-party) business within the Merchandising organization. partnering closely with Sourcing flag risks (shorts, overstock, shrink, aging product) and recommend corrective actions”

What You'll Achieve.

flag risks (shorts, overstock, shrink, aging product) and recommend corrective actions; support data hygiene across procurement and inventory systems

Industry & Context.

grocery
Problems you'll solve

analytical comfortable working across multiple data sources to surface trends, build recommendations, and act on them; problem solvers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1–2 years of experience in produce — e. g. , produce buying, sourcing, fulfillment-center produce operations, or produce category support, working knowledge of fresh produce handling, quality standards, and pack specifications, analytical comfortable working across multiple data sources to surface trends, build recommendations, and act on them, Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, basic formulas), Clear, confident decision-making in a fast-paced, able to prioritize, pivot, and meet deadlines, Excellent written and verbal, Highly organized with attention to detail and documentation, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

grocery, CPG, or e-commerce exposure preferred, familiarity with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems is a plus

What You'll Do.

supports the 3P (third-party) business within the Merchandising organization

partnering closely with Sourcing flag risks (shorts

aging product) and recommend corrective actions

support data hygiene across procurement and inventory systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

comfortable working cross-functionally with sourcing, category, operations, finance, and external vendors; thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal

Process & Methodology

able to prioritize, pivot, and meet deadlines

Full Job Description

About Misfits Market: Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food. As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of Prioritizing our Customers Doing more with less Thinking Differently Respecting one another Moving deliberately and quickly Taking initiative and delivering About the Role: The Buyer Analyst supports the 3P (third-party) business within the Merchandising organization, partnering closely with Sourcing flag risks (shorts, overstock, shrink, aging product) and recommend corrective actions to your Sourcing support data hygiene across procurement and inventory systems. Core Competencies Aligned to the Misfits Merch Team Matrix — Level 2 expectations across our core values: Misfits Prioritize Our Customer — Business Acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding of how their business unit integrates with other departments. May be an escalation point for the team. Trusted to make small-scale decisions within scope, based on data, customer empathy, technical knowledge, experience, and judgment — building a track record of sound decision-making. Misfits Respect One Another — Business grocery, CPG, or e-commerce expo

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