Grocery Buyer & Inventory Replenishment Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a team member to handle grocery replenishment, ordering, and merchandising to support healthy store operations. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, customer service, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires at least 12 months of retail experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong merchandising knowledge. A fast-paced environment with flexible scheduling is expected to deliver excellent store performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of retail experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of grocery products and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Completes Order Writer training.
• Replenishes products through proper buying procedures.
• Orders perishable and/or non-perishable grocery products and maintains back stock levels.
• Monitors open PO reports for purchases and credits.
• Controls spoilage/shrink and participates in inventory and cycle counting.
• Completes spoilage and other inventory management processes.
• Ensures orders 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 profitability by meeting purchasing and sales targets.
• Arrives on time and performs duties with professionalism.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper stocking and merchandising.
• Follows health and safety procedures and maintains clean environments.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and checks pricing.

Skills

Grocery knowledge

Math proficiency

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a team member to handle grocery replenishment, ordering, and merchandising to support healthy store operations. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, customer service, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires at least 12 months of retail experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong merchandising knowledge. A fast-paced environment with flexible scheduling is expected to deliver excellent store performance.