Office Assistant

Benefits:

401(k)

Paid time off

Position: Office Assistant

Location: Newark, California (on-site, 5 days per week, M-F)

Reports to: Produce Buyer

Compensation: $20 per hour for 20 hours per week, plus benefits

Employment type: Part-time, exempt

Position Summary

Apni Mandi is an Indian grocery chain based in the Bay Area.

We are hiring an office assistant. The main activities of this role include supporting the Produce Buyer with various tasks including ordering produce (fruits and vegetables), coordinating with stores, and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities

Ordering

· Assist the Produce Buyer to finalize produce orders for the day.

· Check that orders have been received by suppliers and coordinate delivery of the orders to the warehouse.

Coordination with stores

· Maintain good working relationships with Store Managers to finalize orders, manage logistics, and receive feedback about the quality of produce from stores.

Record keeping

· Maintain daily records of invoices, deliveries, and other information in a filing system as well as a dropbox.

· Ensure all documents are complete, accurate and legible.

Required Qualifications

· Experience using spreadsheets for basic financial analysis and record keeping.

· Willingness and ability to communicate with stores and coordinate their needs.

· Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.

· Multilingual is a plus, English and Hindu or Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this role is $20 per hour for 20 hours per week. Compensation is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, Apni Mandi offers:

· 401(k) plan with no employer match.

· Paid time off, paid sick leave per California law, and standard company holidays.

· Commuter benefits and on-site parking.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site role at our Newark, CA office. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Pacific. The role requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk, use a computer for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (office supplies, event setup). Some flexibility in start and end times may be available with manager approval.

Equal Opportunity

Apni Mandi is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. Reasonable accommodations are available to candidates with disabilities; please contact us to request one.

How to Apply

Send a resume and a brief note describing why this role interests you to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line “Assistant Buyer, Produce — Newark.” We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within three business days.