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| Job Ref: | 36963 |
| Employer: |
Whole Foods. |
| City: | Chicago |
| State/Province: | IL |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Job Description: |
General Summary: The Midwest Prepared Foods & Bakery Merchandiser is responsible for operational support for Prepared Foods and Bakery Teams. This position is responsible for overseeing department merchandising standards, ensuring program execution in stores, executing category resets and supporting the Prepared Foods and Bakery Teams in the stores assigned to him/her. The Prepared Foods and Bakery Merchandiser also works with the teams on improving operations and providing training for Team Member development. This position is a dual report to the Prepared Foods and Bakery Coordinators. It is based in the Michigan/Indiana Metro Markets and is responsible for supporting existing and any future locations in those markets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must Have/Be:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Exceptional data entry skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. WFM/Retail systems knowledge a plus. Self-Management Skills Well organized, able to prioritize, multitask and adhere to deadlines required. Proven ability to establish objectives and execute on achieving those objectives. Self-Motivated with an ability to work independently. Communication Skills Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Strong attention to detail. Analytical Skills Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of local currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficiency with Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel. Other Requirements Travel Ability to travel on a regular basis to Whole Foods Market locations within your assigned metro area. Occasional out of town travel including overnight stays may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The Team Member is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. The Team Member will be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and FDA approved cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential Job Functions:
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. We mentor 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. 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 customers. 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. To learn more, apply your passion today. |
| Post Date: | 07/23/2013 |
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