Grocery Product Specialist

2 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Grocery Product Specialist to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our grocery team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers have access to a wide selection of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Replenish products through proper buying procedures, ensuring that our shelves are always fully stocked and our customers have access to the products they need.
  • Monitor and act upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring that our inventory levels are always up to date.
  • Control spoilage and shrink, participating in inventory and cycle counting to ensure that our products are always fresh and of the highest quality.
  • Complete spoilage and all other inventory management processes, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
  • Ensure orders for product are timely and accurate, monitoring inventory turns to ensure that our products are always in stock and our customers have access to the products they need.
  • Analyze and control product transfers, waste, and spoilage, ensuring that our products are always fresh and of the highest quality.
  • Support leadership in conducting inventories, ensuring that our products are always accurately counted and our inventory levels are always up to date.
  • Maintain financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets, ensuring that our business is always thriving and our customers are always satisfied.
Requirements
  • 12+ months retail experience, preferably in a grocery or food service environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of grocery products, including ingredients, nutritional information, and food safety regulations.
  • Working knowledge and application of all grocery merchandising expectations, including visual merchandising, product placement, and inventory management.
  • Ability to educate team members on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm for the products we sell.
  • Strong basic math skills, including the ability to accurately count and manage inventory.
  • 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, ensuring that our customers receive excellent service and our team members are always supported.
  • Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful 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, and a strong work ethic.
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products and our team members are always supported.
Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday, and work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. The role also requires the ability to work in a wet and cold environment, and to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $31.50, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs.

Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.



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