Grocery Receiving Specialist – Vendor & Inventory

Roche Bros; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Bros. is seeking a Receiver to effectively manage vendor deliveries in the store’s receiving area and direct vendors to proper storage.

The role emphasizes accurate Retalix system usage, safety, and strong customer service within a fast-paced grocery environment. Responsibilities include verifying invoices, supervising direct store deliveries, maintaining security at the receiving door, and ensuring proper handling to minimize shrink.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritize work load and have a sense of urgency.
• Authorized to work within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, friendly and business-like manner.
• Commit to the Golden Rule and work with other associates to build a strong grocery team.
• Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
• Ensure that all grocery deliveries are properly received and stored safely.
• Oversee direct store deliveries for invoice accuracy and product authorization.
• Verify the accuracy of merchandise declared on the vendor's invoices by physically counting/inspecting the units; check for quantity, cost, or damaged products.
• Report price discrepancies or problems to the department manager or store manager.
• Inspect all merchandise containers coming in or leaving the store for merchandise.
• Maintain security at the receiving door and keep door closed and locked while away; for authorized entry only (vendor deliveries/pickups).
• Ensure vendors handle merchandise carefully to avoid damages and losses that could affect shrink.
• Control Retalix system, receiving paperwork.
• Maintain accurate entries and proper maintenance of Retalix computer equipment; have timely submission of invoices.
• Notify management of potential shrink problems, product availability problems, or potential security problems.
• Practice the "Cleaner’s Creed" and proper sanitation procedures.
• Keep work area swept clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.
• Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving deliveries, and ability to operate and clean equipment and tools.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Urgent prioritization

Customer service

Job description

Roche Bros. is seeking a Receiver to effectively manage vendor deliveries in the store’s receiving area and direct vendors to proper storage.

The role emphasizes accurate Retalix system usage, safety, and strong customer service within a fast-paced grocery environment. Responsibilities include verifying invoices, supervising direct store deliveries, maintaining security at the receiving door, and ensuring proper handling to minimize shrink.