New Store - Produce Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time - Midlothian, Virginia - Opening Early Fall 2026

About the role

Orders, replenishes, and merchandises produce and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product based upon WFM ordering standards. Assists in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standards. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures, support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations, including Food Safety and regulatory duties.

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, and 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 to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, models suggestive selling techniques, and answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and ensures compliance with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains 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.

Requirements

• 12+ months retail experience.

Skills

• 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.
• Desire to grow with the Produce team and ability to educate teammates on product knowledge.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to convey information clearly and respectfully to teammates, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Effective time management, organization, and ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market’s mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6–8 hours during an 8‑hour shift.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: below 32 °F (freezing), 32‑40 °F (refrigerators), and above 90 °F.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use of tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery; may require ladders.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $15.50–$29.20 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” a wide range of benefits for full‑ and part‑time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type.