Produce Ordering & Inventory Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Columbia, SC is seeking a Produce Team Member responsible for ordering, replenishing, merchandising, and supporting store programs. You will maintain stock, assist with inventories, and provide friendly service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety and quality. Experience in retail and passion for natural foods are preferred; hours may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Extensive produce knowledge, including production, distribution, seasonal availability, advances, and trends.
• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about products, nutritional information, and other areas of study.
• Working knowledge and application of all produce-related merchandising expectations.
• Demonstrates a desire to grow with the Produce team.
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes produce through proper buying procedures.
• Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner.
• Controls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals, participates in inventory.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking and merchandising products.
• Ensures orders for product are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Analyzes and controls product transfers, waste, and spoilage.
• Supports leadership in conducting inventories.
• Maintains financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets
• Arrives on time, groomed, dressed and ready; works scheduled shifts and required trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs promptly.
• Maximizes sales potential through prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Basic math

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Columbia, SC is seeking a Produce Team Member responsible for ordering, replenishing, merchandising, and supporting store programs. You will maintain stock, assist with inventories, and provide friendly service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety and quality. Experience in retail and passion for natural foods are preferred; hours may include nights and weekends.