Buyer Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Cheese Buyer/Specialist Company: Whole Foods Location: Durham, NC Description: Performs all functions related to cheese and specialty item preparation, counter service sanitation, and stocking of products. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient Customer Service. Responsibilities & Qualifications Principle Duties and Responsibilities   All duties and responsibilities of Specialty Service TM. Extensive product knowledge. Purchases Cheese for department Process invoices and returns. Responsible for achieving and exceeding margin and sales targets. Must strive to receive TCS score of 9.0 or better. Requests, understands and insures proper signage and insure proper signs for all sales items. Participate and supports regional promotions and store specialty programs. Prepare and maintain organized, clean and appealing active and passive demos. Controls spoilage generate turn movement; and participates in monthly inventory. Comply with all FDA regulations. Comply with all applicable State and Federal Health and Safety codes. Follow established Weights and Measures procedures (tares). Maintain safe and organized backstock cooler and warehouse. Effectively receives and stores all products. Assist and executes merchandising skills on case stacks, cases and all displays. Trains and educates new Team Members. Continually practices suggestive selling techniques. Organize, stock, and rotate while continuously checking and insuring freshness, presentation and quality of products. Prepare waste and as needed and remove waste product from sales floor. Maintain and continually clean and keep department organized. Immediately clean spills. Respond to all Specialty pages quickly and efficiently. Provide Outstanding Customer Service and accurately answer all customer questions. Perform other duties, as assigned by Team Leader, supervisor or store leadership. Knowledge, skills and abilities required 1-2 years or equivalent experience in specialty foods and/or buying. Extensive cheese knowledge in cutting, production, and taste. Capable of teaching others in a constructive manner. Understand margins, pricing, labor and profitability. Understand Plu's and UPC codes. Ability to work well and communicate with others as a part of a team. Computer skills are necessary. Ability to perform physical requirements of positions which requires a great deal of lifting and stacking of boxes and repetitive cutting of cheeses. Willingness to taste and evaluate all products offered in department. Ability to learn proper use of baler (must be 18 years of age or older), slicer, heat wrap, pasta cutter machine, knifes and all other equipment used during food preparation and clean up. Understand the importance of all waste, spoilage and transfer to department. Ability to work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday including some holidays.   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.

Job Title: Supplement Buyer/Specialist Company: Whole Foods Location: Durham, NC Description: Performs all functions related to breaking down deliveries and moving back stock to floor, and stoking shelves. Orders, replenishes, and merchandises supplements. Has some discretion regarding quantity and product selection. Sources some products from local vendors. Provides excellent customer service at all times. Responsibilities & Qualifications Duties and Responsibilities Perform all duties and responsibilities of Whole Body Team member. Orders, replenishes and merchandises supplements. Successfully oversee opening and closing shifts while maintaining retail standards. Comply with all applicable state Health and Safety Codes. Comply with all DSHEA Laws. Responsible for achieving margin targets and sales goals. Maintain awareness of new products, and regularly incorporate new products into overall product mix. Manage the buying/ordering process to meet Whole Foods market quality standards and maintain competitive pricing. Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships. Provide excellent customer service. Perform other duties, as assigned by Team Leader.  Knowledge, skills and abilities required Minimum 1 year retail experience or equivalent. Analytical ability and proficiency in math needed to calculate margin monitor profitability and manage inventory. Proficient computer skills in Work, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Whole Body retail and quality standards. Comprehensive product knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and ability to train. Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills. Able to perform physical requirements of job. Works well with other and participates as part of a team. Ability to work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday including some holidays. 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.

Job Title: Merchandise Buyer/Customer Service Company: Location: Greensboro, NC Description: Second Hand Cash: We are accepting applications for a Merchandise Buyer. This position involves purchasing items from our Customers for resale in our Retail Store. Our ideal candidate will have an outgoing, energetic personality, will work well with others, has a knack for numbers and LOVES being in a fast paced and sometime stressful environment. This will be an hourly position with an opportunity for Management with future growth. Please phone calls for directions or information only, apply in-store Register to View .