Retail Receiving & Inventory Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Los Angeles is seeking team members to perform receiving, accounting, and distribution operations for incoming product deliveries.

You will ensure product integrity, proper invoicing, and adherence to store SOPs while supporting vendor relations and cost controls. Ideal candidates have 12+ months of retail experience and familiarity with distribution or receiving environments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of store receiving, accounting, and distribution procedures and policies.
• Working knowledge of WFM quality goals, food handling, safety, and other standards.
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and IRMA.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
• Confirm product integrity.
• Check product temperatures as needed.
• Stamp, initials, process, and file invoices.
• Distribute invoice copies to appropriate teams.
• Follows Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures.
• Close purchase orders in 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.
• Follow up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
• Support product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
• Distribute all store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
• Maintain baler, compactor, and all environmental areas in proper working order; tie bales, call for pick up.
• Arrive on time, groomed, dressed and ready to work; attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Receiving procedures

Accounting processes

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

IRMA

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Los Angeles is seeking team members to perform receiving, accounting, and distribution operations for incoming product deliveries.

You will ensure product integrity, proper invoicing, and adherence to store SOPs while supporting vendor relations and cost controls. Ideal candidates have 12+ months of retail experience and familiarity with distribution or receiving environments.