Prepared Foods Purchasing & Merchandising Lead

Whole Foods Market; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in the United States is seeking a team member for ordering, replenishing, and merchandising prepared foods. You will monitor inventory, assist in displays, and ensure health and safety standards while supporting regional and store programs.

Responsibilities include purchasing, inventory control, collaborating with Kitchen Manager, and meeting purchasing targets. A strong work ethic, customer service, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of buying/merchandising experience.
• Extensive product knowledge and familiarity with merchandising.
• Ability to use computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes food for preparation through proper buying procedures.
• Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for purchases and credits.
• Controls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals, participates in inventory.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assists with counter service and cooks as scheduled or necessary.
• Communicates with Kitchen Manager / Chef and Team Leader on ordering needs and issues.
• Maintains positive working relationship with vendors.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Supports leadership in conducting inventories.
• Maintains financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets.

Skills

Product knowledge

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market in the United States is seeking a team member for ordering, replenishing, and merchandising prepared foods. You will monitor inventory, assist in displays, and ensure health and safety standards while supporting regional and store programs.

Responsibilities include purchasing, inventory control, collaborating with Kitchen Manager, and meeting purchasing targets. A strong work ethic, customer service, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced store environment.