Grocery Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time
Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 18, 2025
Job Description:
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you
do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.
Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means
improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens,
providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within
food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so
much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within
your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're
world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the
standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
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
- 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.Job Skills
- 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.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 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.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 persons date of hire.Whole
Foods Market is looking at applications on an ongoing basis.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. #S185 - Grocery Order
WriterRequired
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