Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is hiring: Produce Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory R

Positions in this role involve ordering, replenishing, and merchandising produce, participating in regional programs for purchasing and promotions, monitoring inventory, and assisting with displays while maintaining store standards. All duties are performed in accordance with store SOPs and WFM core values, with a focus on delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members. The following sections outline responsibilities, required skills, experience, and physical requirements. Job 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. 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 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. JobSkills 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. Demonstrates a desire to grow with the Produce team. 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 respectful 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 the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals. 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: below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 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. Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion. The wage range for this position is $19.50-$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. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Position involves ordering, replenishing, and merchandising produce, participating in regional programs for purchasing and promotions, monitoring inventory, and assisting with displays while maintaining store standards . All duties are performed in accordance with store SOPs and WFM core values, with a focus on delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members . En Español: Las funciones en este papel incluyen ordenar, reponer y comercializar productos, participar en programas regionales para compras y promociones, monitorear el inventario y ayudar con las pantallas mientras se mantienen los estándares de la tienda. Todas las tareas se realizan de acuerdo con los valores básicos SOPs y WFM de las tiendas, centrándose en ofrecer un servicio cortés, amistoso y eficiente a los clientes y miembros del equipo. Proporciona un excelente servicio al cliente, aborda las necesidades de los clientes en forma oportuna y efectiva y modela técnicas de venta sugerentes; responde a teléfonos y páginas con prontitud y cortesía. Maximiza el potencial de ventas mediante procedimientos efectivos y adecuados para la preparación, almacenamiento, rotación, almacenaje y comercialización del producto. Sigue y cumple o asegura el cumplimiento de los trámites establecidos, incluidos Pesas y Medidas, salud y saneamiento y prácticas laborales seguras. Mantenía un entorno laboral y comercial limpio e higiénico; mantiene equipos de conformidad con estándares de limpieza y seguridad WFM. Realiza tareas medias y cerradas según lo asignado; garantiza la precisión de signos y precios. Informará inmediatamente sobre riesgos y violaciones de seguridad. Performa otras tareas como producir conocimientos básicos, capacidades regionales o liderazgo. Fuerte a excelentes habilidades de comunicación y disposición para trabajar como parte de un equipo. Capacidad para entregar información de manera clara y respetuosa a los Miembros del Equipo, clientes y vendedores. Habilidad para cumplir con las expectativas y estándares de servicio al cliente en todas las interacciones con los clientes, proveedores y miembros del equipo. capacidad para seguir instrucciones y procedimientos; gestión eficaz del tiempo y habilidades organizadoras. Pasión por alimentos naturales y la misión de Whole Foods Market. Ética laboral fuerte y la capacidad de trabajar en un entorno acelerado con una sensación de urgencia. Comprensión y cumplimiento de los objetivos de calidad WFM. Experiencia de más de 12 meses en el comercio minorista. Requisitos físicos / Condiciones laborales Debe ser capaz de levantar 50 libras. En un día de trabajo de 8 horas: estar parado / caminar 6-8 horas. Uso manual: agarrar sola, manipulación, empujar y abrir escalones. Los equipos de trabajo requieren movimientos móviles, flexibilidad para usar maquinaria eléctrica, exhibicionistas y otras herramientas de limpieza (incluyendo aerostatos de temperatura hasta 32 grados Fahrenheit A), condiciones de trabajo flexibles para alcanzar temperaturas mínimas de 20 °C (expositivos de aire libre) y otros productos químicos que se pueden utilizar durante las semanas siguientes, incluidas las exposiciones electrónicas (Exposición a altitudes de calor). Nota: El propósito de este documento es proporcionar un resumen general de las responsabilidades esenciales para el puesto y no se pretende como una lista exhaustiva. Este documento no refleja todas las tareas o requisitos del trabajo para cada posición. Los requerimientos se construyen a medida que uno progresa a través de los niveles de empleo, por lo que cualquier tarea laboral requerida en un nivel inferior puede ser exigida en el nivel superior además de las funciones enumeradas para ese nivel más alto. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web de carreras del mercado Whole Foods: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. En Whole Food Market ofrecemos una oportunidad laboral justa e igualitaria para todos los miembros del equipo y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad / expresión de género, edad, estado civil, discapacidad o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida.