Whole Foods Jobs – 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:

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

Job Requirements:

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

Qualification & Experience:

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

Job Details:

Company: Whole Foods Market

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Marketing Public Relations Writing/Editing

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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