Job summary
Orders, replenishes, and merchandises produce and participates in regional programs 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.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Purchases and replenishes produce through proper buying procedures.• Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner.• Controls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals, participates in inventory.• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking and merchandising products.• 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
Requirements
• Experience: 12+ months retail experience.• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 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 wet and dry conditions.• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.• May require use of ladders.
Key Skills Needed
• Extensive produce product knowledge, including production, distribution, seasonal availability, advances, and trends.• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about products, nutritional information, and other areas of study.• Working knowledge and application of all produce-related merchandising expectations.• 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.
