Grocery Order Writer; Buyer​/Inventory Replenishment

Job Responsibilities

• Completes Order Writer training
• Replenishes products through proper buying procedures
• Orders perishable and/or non-perishable grocery products and maintains appropriate back stock levels
• Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner
• Controls spoilage/shrink; participates in inventory and cycle counting
• Completes spoilage and all other inventory management processes, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
• Ensures orders for product are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns
• Oversees customer special order procedure
• Analyzes and controls product transfers, waste, and spoilage
• Supports leadership in conducting inventories
• Maintains financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

• Comprehensive knowledge of grocery products
• Working knowledge and application of all grocery merchandising expectations
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm
• Strong basic math skills
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ordering systems
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

• 12+ months retail experience

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• In an 8‑hour work day: standing/walking 6‑8 hours
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery

The wage range for this position is $17.50-$30.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.

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