Prepared Foods Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Whole Benefits program

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Buying/Merchandising associate to purchase and replenish food products for preparation. You will monitor open PO reports, manage inventory, and help meet purchasing and sales targets while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Kitchen Manager, maintaining vendor relations, and applying merchandising standards. Prior experience in buying/merchandising and strong math skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive product knowledge and ability to cost recipes.
• Strong math skills and proficiency with basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of vendor relations and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes food for preparation following proper buying procedures.
• Monitors open PO reports for purchases and credits.
• Controls spoilage and shrink and participates in inventory.
• Maintains prices and signage; assists with customer service and merchandising.
• Communicates with team leaders on ordering needs and issues.

Skills

Product knowledge

Price negotiation

Nutritional information

Merchandising

Excel

Communication

Math skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Order systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Buying/Merchandising associate to purchase and replenish food products for preparation. You will monitor open PO reports, manage inventory, and help meet purchasing and sales targets while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Kitchen Manager, maintaining vendor relations, and applying merchandising standards. Prior experience in buying/merchandising and strong math skills are preferred.