Whole Foods Market is looking to improve its product ordering and inventory management processes to minimize out of stocks, reduce shrink, and maximize sales.
Requirements
- Basic computer and accounting skills, with experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and use business systems such as IRMA on a regular basis.
- Proactive problem-solver with excellent follow-through and listening skills.
- Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal
- Thorough knowledge of products throughout the store or the ability to learn them quickly.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a strong ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task.
Responsibilities
- Perform all product ordering functions for assigned products, inspection, counting, temping, verifying weights and data entry by using IRMA.
- Accurately record product transfers and shrink.
- Audit product inventory on a consistent basis and resolve rotation issues as they arise
- Ensure back of house areas are organized and ready for physical inventories.
- Order product and maintain adequate inventory as needed, primarily for a specific area of the store
- Order and maintain adequate inventory of packaging and supplies.
- Use courteous and proper phone etiquette when answering the phones and pages.
Other
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a buying/purchasing role or equivalent.
- Prior retail experience is required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the store, including morning, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours.
