New Store - Whole Body Order Writer (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition- Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time - Midlothian, Virginia - Opening Early Fall 2026

Orders, replenishes, and merchandises Whole Body products and participates in regional and national sales promotions. Performs all functions related to breaking down deliveries, moving back stock to the floor, merchandising new products, and stocking shelves. Assists the Team Leader in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standards while providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes products through proper buying procedures.
• Ensures orders are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns.
• Ensures the product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests.
• Achieves and exceeds assigned/established margin and sales targets.
• Builds product displays according to movement, promotions, profitability, value, and regional guidance.
• Oversees customer special‑order procedure.
• Maintains and monitors department waste, spoilage, and transfer logs.
• Maintains a safe, clean and well‑organized working and shopping environment.
• Arrives 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 promptly, models suggestive‑selling techniques, and answers phones/pages courteously.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper 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 equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid‑day, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Skills

• Extensive product knowledge, including production, distribution, seasonal availability, advances, and trends.
• Willingness to learn about products, nutritional information, and related areas.
• Working knowledge of Whole Body merchandising expectations.
• Ability to educate team members on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems.
• Strong to excellent communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to team members, 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; ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals.

Experience

12+ months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8‑hour shift: standing/walking 6‑8 hours, sitting 1‑4 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Required motions: bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Temperature exposure: below 32 °F (freezing), 32‑40 °F (refrigerators), above 90 °F.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use of tools and equipment such as 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 by the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type.