Entry Level Fresh Flower Buyer and Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1937, Royer’s Flowers & Gifts has blossomed into a floral industry leader with 19 retail locations and two distribution hubs across two states. Still family-owned and operated, our team of over 300 dedicated flower professionals brings comfort, joy, and beauty into people’s lives every day. We’re growing — and we’re looking for passionate, goal-oriented individuals to grow with us.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Fresh Flower Buyer/Warehouse Associate to join our leadership team. This individual will purchase fresh flowers, as well as assist in our Warehouse division, with a focus on contributing to the continued growth and success of our company. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, values collaboration, and brings strong technical expertise to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase flowers & hardgoods for retail and central locations
• Travel to learn about and purchase flowers, as needed. Locations could include: Bogota, Miami, Ecuador, Canada
• Help ensure the correct ordering procedures are followed, as well as the proper unpacking, care and handling of all products received in the distribution center.
• Participate in the timely communication, delivery, and invoicing to the retail stores.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly assistance with (but not limited to): payables, entering orders, invoicing retail locations, EOM procedures, and system maintenance
• Help control “waste” of product through proper ordering, handling, dating, and rotation procedures.
• Help control costs by keeping inventory at prescribed levels, without creating backorder problems for our retail locations.
• Assist with the unloading, unpacking, and storage of incoming product – in addition to pulling orders for the retail locations, as needed.
• Ensure top quality merchandise is delivered to the retail locations by inspecting incoming and departing products/shipments.
• Provide information for monthly manager’s meetings, as needed.
• Other periodic duties that may be unique or specific to the success of the Wholesale Distribution Center, as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED. Additional education a plus.
• Related experience or education preferred in purchasing/procurement
• Strong/relevant experience with Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good Mathematical skills.
• Able to handle confidential information and detailed reports
• Able to make decisions and communicate them effectively
• Valid drivers' license and passport, as well as the use of personal transportation is preferred

What We Offer

• Paid vacations, holidays, and personal day
• Company-paid LTD, Life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• Optional health, dental, additional life and disability coverage
• A positive, people-centered culture in a family-owned business
• The opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives

We do pre-employment drug screening

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