Specialty Order Writer (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

Purchase and Replenishment

Purchases and replenishes Specialty items through proper buying procedures. Ensures orders are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns. Understands why WFM products are different from conventional stores and explains differences to customers.

Merchandising and Promotions

• Creates effective merchandising displays.
• Requests and ensures proper signage and pricing.
• Participates in national, regional and store promotional programs.
• Samples department products to customers.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Processes invoices and returns.
• Maintains organized and safe back stock area.
• Analyzes and controls product waste and spoilage.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.

Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Extensive specialty 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 specialty merchandising expectations.
• Demonstrates a desire to grow with the Specialty 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.

Skills

• Extensive specialty 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 specialty merchandising expectations.
• Demonstrates a desire to grow with the Specialty 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.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers 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 for Whole Benefits 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 (such as regular or seasonal).