Dairy Specialist

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Performs all functions related to breaking down deliveries, moving back stock to floor, and merchandising new products and stocking shelves. Purchases dairy products and participates in regional program for purchasing and promotions.
Street: 2001 15th Ave West City: Seattle
State: WA Close Date: 5/25/2012
Position Type: Full Time Pos. Level: Store Team Member
Base Rate: $13+/hr, DOE Store Hours: ..
Shift: All Shifts Job ID: 97821
Posted Date: 5/18/2012

 

 

 

 

 

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Position Overview:

Performs all functions related to breaking down deliveries, moving back stock to floor, and merchandising new products and stocking shelves. Purchases dairy products and participates in regional program for purchasing and promotions. Assist Team Leader in organizing and developing promotional displays, maintaining back room, and training of entry-level grocery team members.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:
  1. Support goals and visions of Team Leader as well as any Regional and Global programs and policies.
  2. Satisfy and delight customers by providing excellent customer service.
  3. Set and achieve the highest standards in retail execution .
  4. Maintain a well-stocked and well-merchandised department including proper signage.
  5. Assume primary responsibility for department specific products.
  6. Responsible for achieving and exceeding margin and sales targets.
  7. Properly document product transfers, control spoilage, generate turn movements, and participate in monthly inventory. Follow proper recall procedures.
  8. Order product from vendors and process invoices, returns, and credits as well as meet all accounting deadlines.
    1. Purchase orders and credits must be created in IRMA, be accurate and complete prior to product arriving at the store.  Items delivered that are not on the PO will be refused.
    2. Only items in IRMA and authorized for your store may be ordered.
    3. Items may not be added onto an existing PO.  If additional items need to be ordered, a new PO should be created.
    4. Special order items must be in IRMA and must be on an IRMA PO prior to arriving at the Store
    5. Costs negotiated outside of an item’s regular hosted cost (including free fill, promo orders, special broker deals, volume discounts) must be reflected on the PO prior to the product arriving referencing the correct cost override reason code.
    6. Promo orders and auto ships must have an accurate and complete PO in IRMA prior to product arriving at the store.
  9. Maintain a safe and sanitary department by complying with all occupational safety and health regulations and following established food safety procedures.  Report all safety or sanitation violations, hazards, accidents and injuries, to your Team Leader immediately.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned including responsibilities of a Grocery Team Member.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  1. Ability to perform all team member duties as required 
  2. Ability to anticipate and accept changing roles, directions and work methodologies.  Embraces change, trends, new ideas and solutions
  3. Ability to establish a reputation for integrity, honesty, candor, fairness and reliability by demonstrating sound personal and business ethics, behaviors, and values
  4. Ability to clearly communicate with customers, vendors & team members
  5. Must be self motivated and solution oriented with the ability to take action and control’s one work and decision making in autonomous ways
  6. Ability to make sound decisions based on pertinent facts and good judgment while considering the impact on team members, customers, and organization
  7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  8. Successful completion of the buyer module tool-kit within the specified time limit
  9. Working knowledge of Whole Foods , buying and pricing systems and applicable programs
  10. Analytical ability and proficiency in margin calculations and inventory management
  11. Strong demonstrated merchandising skills and department product knowledge
  12. Ability to learn and safely use/operate all necessary tools and equipment
  13. Ability to learn and practice safe lifting techniques
  14. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Working Conditions

  1. Repetitive stretching and lifting required (up to 40 lbs.)
  2. In an 8 hour work day: standing/walking up to 6-8 hours, sometimes on slick and/or uneven surfaces
  3. Repetitive use of hands including power grasping and fine manipulation
  4. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, climbing and reaching
  5. Some exposure to dust, gas, fumes and chemicals
  6. Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions
  7. Requires mental and physical dexterity
  8. Exposure to continuous background and occasional loud noises
  9. Must use all required, provided PPE (personal protection equipment)
  10. Must wear slip resistant shoes (see approved list)
  11. May work with motorized tools and equipment (including driving)
  12. Repetition of duties
About Us:

At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our Guests.

We look for individuals who are passionate about food, people, and our companies mission. We also look for well-rounded individuals who will help build our locations into profitable and beneficial members of their communities.

We are committed to mentoring Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.

We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores.

We look forward to seeing you in our stores!

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