Grocery Receiving & Vendor Coordination Specialist

Talentify; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is hiring for a Receiver to efficiently manage the Retalix system and oversee the receiving area. You will direct vendors to storage areas, ensure proper invoicing, and maintain accurate records while upholding excellent customer service.

The role involves receiving merchandise, maintaining a clean and safe receiving area, and assisting with daily grocery operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, friendly and business-like manner.
• Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associated 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.
• Resolve minor customer complaints and refer major complaints to management.
• Keep the receiving area and back room organized before and after deliveries, and properly dispose of trash.
• Maintain a professional, honest working relationship with all suppliers/vendors.
• Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
• Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
• Successful completion of onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Tools

Retalix system

Job description

Talentify is hiring for a Receiver to efficiently manage the Retalix system and oversee the receiving area. You will direct vendors to storage areas, ensure proper invoicing, and maintain accurate records while upholding excellent customer service.

The role involves receiving merchandise, maintaining a clean and safe receiving area, and assisting with daily grocery operations in a fast-paced environment.