Prepared Foods Purchasing & Merchandising Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Redondo Beach is seeking a team member to manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory. You will monitor PO reports, control spoilage, and assist with customer service, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Expertise in product knowledge, pricing, and merchandising will help you drive profitability and meet sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive product knowledge including production, distribution, seasonal availability and trends.
• Ability to create and negotiate price bids.
• Familiarity with products, nutritional information, and merchandising expectations.
• Strong math skills and competence with basic computer programs and ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes food for preparation through proper buying procedures.
• Monitors open PO reports for purchases and credits in a timely manner.
• Controls spoilage and shrink, participates in inventory and pricing accuracy.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary store environment and follows safety standards.
• Provides excellent customer service and supports team members with merchandising.

Skills

Product knowledge

Pricing bids

Vendor communication

Merchandising knowledge

Math skills

MS Excel

Ordering systems

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Redondo Beach is seeking a team member to manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory. You will monitor PO reports, control spoilage, and assist with customer service, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Expertise in product knowledge, pricing, and merchandising will help you drive profitability and meet sales targets in a fast-paced environment.