Whole Foods Careers – Grocery Order Writer

Job Description:

Orders, replenishes and merchandises grocery products and participate in WFM program for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product based upon WFM ordering standards. Assists in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standards. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Maintains financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets.
• Controls spoilage/shrink; achieves turn goals; participates in inventory.
• Replenishes products through proper buying procedures.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Orders perishable grocery products and maintains appropriate back stock levels.
• Ensures orders for product are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns.
• Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner.
• Analyzes and controls product transfers, waste, and spoilage.
• Supports leadership in conducting inventories.

Job Requirements:

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

Qualification & Experience:

• 12+ months retail experience.

Job Details:

Company: Whole Foods Market

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Boston, MA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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