Warehouse Distribution Associate

Job Description:

Orders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. 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. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to 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 required in the department.

Responsibilities:

• Procures and replaces food items for kitchen use through proper procurement methods.
• Responds to open PO and credit reports with careful attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• By executing effective control measures, the specialist can prevent spoilage and reduce shrinkage, while also ensuring that turn goals are met.
• Provides accurate information on spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Delivers aid in both counter service and cooking duties following the set timetable or as demanded.
• Keeps communication lines open with the Kitchen Manager/Chef and Team Leader to address procurement concerns and challenges.
• Develops and fosters strong, professional ties with vendors.
• Partners with the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader(s) to calculate the cost of the recipe.
• Executes the protocol for processing and delivering unique client orders from overseas.
• Provides support to leaders for inventory control.
• The ability to meet or even exceed purchasing and sales targets is vital in maintaining financial profitability.
• Comes into work on time, appearing neat and well-dressed, ready to tackle job responsibilities; adheres to all work shift schedules and takes part in necessary coaching and team meetings.
• Delivering exceptional customer service necessitates responding rapidly and effectively to customer needs while also employing suggestive selling tactics. Additionally, answering phone and page inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner is important.
• Elevates the potential for sales by implementing effective and appropriate tactics for organizing, storing, circulating, stocking, and advertising merchandise.
• Abides by the prescribed regulations and procedures, such as those governing Weights and Measures, sanitation, and safety, to sustain a safe and organized work environment.
• Prioritizes the cleanliness and sanitation of the working and shopping environment above all else, while also ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained to meet WFM's standards for safety and hygiene.
• Precision in signage and pricing is secured by thorough fulfillment of assigned opening, midday, and closing obligations.
• Quick reporting of safety hazards and violations is essential.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities are the foundation for professional success in any field:

• Comprehensive grasp of all product-related elements that encompasses everything from design, sourcing, packaging, to the latest advancements and emerging trends in the marketplace.
• The proficiency to formulate and bargain value quotations.
• Knowing about products, dietary information, and other fields is vital, and the willingness to acquire this knowledge is equally crucial.
• Demonstrating proficiency in conforming to Prepared Foods merchandising guidelines and executing them without supervision.
• To fully understand the WFM margin program, one must first grasp the concept of margin, which refers to the difference between the cost of goods sold and the selling price.
• Effectively communicating product information and showing enthusiasm to one’s team is paramount.
• Expertise in foundational mathematical knowledge.
• Familiarity and skilled in utilizing computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and purchasing software.
• Exhibiting extraordinary communication prowess and demonstrating a keen willingness to work in a collaborative setting.
• The ability to communicate information clearly and with respect to team members, clients, and suppliers.
• Fulfilling customer service expectations and standards is mandatory in every engagement with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Success in any venture is reliant on the ability to manage time efficiently and execute protocols with precision and accuracy.
• Whole Foods Market remains a leader in the natural foods industry due to their unwavering dedication to promoting healthy living through natural food options.
• Excelling in a fast-paced environment through the combination of a strong work ethic and an efficient working style.
• Maintaining a keen understanding of the quality goals established by WFM is crucial to developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that will enhance overall performance.

Desired Work Experiences:

• Professional background of more than a year in Merchandising/Buying

The nature of the job demands a set of physical requirements that include manual dexterity, excellent hand-eye coordination, and a good sense of balance:

• Weightlifting ability required up to 50 pounds.
• Standing or walking for 6-8 hours is the norm during an 8-hour workday.
• To use one's hands effectively, it is required to be able to grasp things with precision, dexterously manipulate small objects, and exert the appropriate amount of strength to move items.
• In order to complete job tasks, employees must be able to perform actions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Application of cleaning agents that are in accordance with FDA standards.
• Refrigerators are a vital tool in the food industry; they operate by providing a cool environment that can delay the onset of spoilage. Without refrigeration, certain perishable food items would spoil much quicker, leading to food waste and reduced profitability.
• Expertise to handle work effortlessly in both damp and dry conditions.
• Possessing the ability to accept and work a varied schedule, including working on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed by the job.
• Ability to handle different tools and equipment, such as knives, electric pallet jacks, box cutters, and various heavy machinery, with maximum efficacy.
• It may be necessary to ascend ladders for this task.

The intent behind this document is to offer a condensed summary of the primary responsibilities associated with this position and is not intended to encompass a comprehensive list. This summary does not cover all job duties or prerequisites for every post. Advancing through the hierarchical structure necessitates the fulfilment of duties required at lower levels, combined with the responsibilities identified for the senior position. Furthermore, job responsibilities may differ for comparable positions based on business circumstances, departmental or geographic location, and the specific demands of the job.

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