Inventory & Receiving Specialist – Fast-Paced Grocery Ops

Whole Foods Market; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Receiving, Accounting and Distribution Associate to ensure accurate product intake and proper invoicing for store teams. You will verify purchases, manage paperwork, and support vendors while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include closing purchase orders, distributing invoices, and helping with accounting during inventory periods. A strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and customer service is essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• 12+ months distribution or receiving environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
• Confirm product integrity,
• Check product temperatures as needed.
• Stamps, initials, processes, and files invoices.
• Distributes invoice copies to appropriate teams when applicable.
• Follows Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures
• Accurately closes purchase orders in the proprietary store purchasing application.
• Adheres to and meets Receiving standards as outlined in Store Process.
• Distributes copies of processed paperwork to Team mailboxes and regional office.
• Follows up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
• Supports product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
• Distributes all store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
• Maintains baler, compactor, and all environmental areas in proper working order; ties bales, calls for can pick up, and directs service team to areas requiring attention.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Store receiving

Accounting procedures

Distribution procedures

Quality standards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

IRMA

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Product knowledge

Tools

Box cutters

Knives

Electric pallet jacks

Forklifts

Hand trucks

Six-wheel carts

Baler

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Receiving, Accounting and Distribution Associate to ensure accurate product intake and proper invoicing for store teams. You will verify purchases, manage paperwork, and support vendors while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include closing purchase orders, distributing invoices, and helping with accounting during inventory periods. A strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and customer service is essential in a fast-paced