Inventory & Receiving Specialist — Retail Groceries

Whole Foods Market; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in the United States is seeking a Receiving/Accounts role focused on verifying purchase orders, ensuring product integrity, and coordinating with vendor payments. The position requires adherence to food safety standards and efficient handling of invoices and paperwork.

Ideal candidates have 12+ months of retail experience, with preference for distribution/receiving background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and communication.

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.
• 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

IRMA

Job description

Whole Foods Market in the United States is seeking a Receiving/Accounts role focused on verifying purchase orders, ensuring product integrity, and coordinating with vendor payments. The position requires adherence to food safety standards and efficient handling of invoices and paperwork.

Ideal candidates have 12+ months of retail experience, with preference for distribution/receiving background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and communication.