Associate Buyer, Distribution Center

Responsible for replenishment ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory quantities of produce, meat, floral, specialty, or grocery for the stores serviced by the distribution center.

Responsibilities                                                                                

• Analyzes inventory levels and replenishes accordingly.
• Ensure that all purchase orders are approved and dispatched in a timely manner.
• Make changes as needed to existing purchase orders to ensure that the correct product is received and pricing is correct.
• Process allocations as requested by regional leadership.
• Communicate effectively with Facility Teams, Regional Buyers, Global Buyers and Vendors.
• Submit new item forms to Inventory Control for slotting.
• Compile reports for buyers as needed.
• Attend all team and facility meetings.
• Provide ideas and suggestions that contribute to the growth of the team and/or improve work environment.
• Participate in period and quarterly physical inventory as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Professional telephone etiquette and superior customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
• Retail or purchasing experience (prior WFM experience preferred)
• Fluently read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Intermediate computer skills. Knowledge of and an aptitude to learn warehouse management systems and technology (experience with Orderlink, EXE, and PeopleSoft preferred)
• Ability to multitask and cope with stress in a productive manner
• Proven ability to be a team player in a fast paced environment
• A desire to learn about natural and organic foods and a passion for WFM products

The wage range for this position is $22.00 - $30.80 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.