Inventory Receiving Specialist – Fast-Paced Retail

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,603; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Receiving/Accounts roles associate to support operations in receiving, accounting, and distribution for store deliveries. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and teamwork to uphold food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include verifying PO against shipments, processing invoices, and supporting month-end close with vendor communication. The candidate must lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• 12+ months working in a distribution or receiving related environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
• Confirm product integrity.
• Check product temperatures as needed.
• Stamp, initials, process, and file invoices.
• Distribute invoice copies to appropriate teams when applicable.
• Follow Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures.
• Close purchase orders in the store purchasing application.
• Adhere to and meet Receiving standards as outlined in Store Process.
• Distribute processed paperwork to Team mailboxes and regional office.
• Follow up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
• Support product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
• Distribute store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
• Maintain baler, compactor, and environmental areas in proper working order.
• Arrive on time, groomed, dressed and ready to work; attend trainings and meetings.

Skills

Receiving procedures

Accounting procedures

Distribution procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

IRMA

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Receiving/Accounts roles associate to support operations in receiving, accounting, and distribution for store deliveries. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and teamwork to uphold food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include verifying PO against shipments, processing invoices, and supporting month-end close with vendor communication. The candidate must lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.