Whole Foods Market ยท 2 hours ago
Grocery Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time
Huntington Station, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $30.20/hr
1+ years expWhole Foods Market is a leading retailer in natural foods, and they are seeking a Grocery Order Writer to manage inventory and ensure product availability. The role involves ordering, replenishing, and merchandising grocery products while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
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
Qualification
Required
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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Collier
VP Business Development
Christine Sturch
Sr. Principal Director Special Projects Store Design & Development, Whole Foods Market (Global)
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