Whole Body Order Writer (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

About the Role

This position involves ordering, replenishing, and merchandising Whole Body products, as well as participating in regional and national sales promotions. The role requires ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes products through proper buying procedures, ensuring timely and accurate orders 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 procedures.
• Maintains and monitors department waste, spoilage, and transfer logs.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising products.
• Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of retail experience.
• Extensive 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 Whole Body-related merchandising expectations.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures, with effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours, sitting 1-4 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and temperatures ranging from below 32°F to above 90°F.
• 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.
• May require use of ladders.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $18.00-$30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits", including a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility varies based on work location, length of service, and job type.