Grocery Order & Inventory Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Malibu, CA seeks a reliable Team Member to support inventory, merchandising, and customer service. You will replenish and organize products, manage back stock, and participate in health and safety compliance.

The role requires retail experience, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong math and computer skills help deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ordering systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

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 in a timely manner.
• Controls spoilage/shrink; participates in inventory and cycle counting.
• Completes spoilage and other inventory management processes, sampling, temperature, and 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 profitability by meeting purchasing and sales targets.
• Arrives on time, well-groomed, and ready to work; participates in trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; keeps equipment in safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grocery knowledge

Merchandising

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Malibu, CA seeks a reliable Team Member to support inventory, merchandising, and customer service. You will replenish and organize products, manage back stock, and participate in health and safety compliance.

The role requires retail experience, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong math and computer skills help deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced store environment.