Produce Order Coordinator

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Produce Order Writer at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for purchasing and replenishing produce through proper buying procedures. This role entails monitoring and acting upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner. You will also control spoilage and shrink, achieve turn goals, and participate in inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

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• Purchasing and replenishing produce through proper buying procedures
  
• Monitoring and acting upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits
  
• Controlling spoilage and shrink, achieving turn goals, and participating in inventory management
  
• Completing spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
  
• Maximizing sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking and merchandising products
  
• Ensuring orders for product are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns
  
• Overseeing customer special order procedure
  
• Analyzing and controlling product transfers, waste, and spoilage
  
• Supporting leadership in conducting inventories
  
• Maintaining financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets
  
• Providing excellent customer service, addressing needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and modeling suggestive selling techniques
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
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  • Extensive produce product 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
    
  • Strong basic math skills and knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems
    
  • Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm
    
  • Ability to work as part of a team, follow directions and procedures, and maintain a clean and sanitary working environment
    
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
    
  • Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
    
  • 12+ months retail experience
    
    
    At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
    
    Benefits
    
    
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    • A competitive salary and benefits package
      
    • Opportunities for career growth and development
      
    • A collaborative and inclusive work environment
      
    • Discounts on Whole Foods Market products and services
      
      
      How to Apply
      
      If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for natural foods and customer service, please submit your application through our website.

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