Job title: Category Merchandising Specialist-WFH

Company: United Natural Foods

Job description: Purpose

The Category Merch Specialist is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in a specific merchandising department. These functions are exercised across various systems and require timely input with a high level of accuracy. Will provide support tasks related to executing sales and merchandising strategies.

Job Responsibilities

Gathers and inputs information into the promotional planning systems and communicates that information to the appropriate retailers and/or regions.
Responsible for keeping information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems.
Communicates pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate retailers and regions. Ensures accurate input of pricing information and deals in conjunction with Category Manager.
Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems. Assists the Category Manager in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotions.
Provides as needed support to the Category Manager related to planning. Assists in gathering appropriate information, record keeping and filing related to planning process.
Acts as a point of contact for customer requests or questions and is a liaison between other business planning groups.
Processes exception orders and order entry in the system.
Reviews and approves vendor promotions.
Information gathering, compiling and spread sheet creation
Develops, maintains and reviews basic Excel templates and reports
Provides Vendor support as necessary such as sending samples or picking up product.
Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

2-year degree or equivalent experience

Experience

0-2 years retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience with solid understanding of operations, systems, category management and merchandising

Skills/ Abilities

Strong planning and organizational skills will be required. Must have the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, etc.) and use them to organize information.
Basic understanding of business planning and category management preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, matrixed environment. Must be able to work effectively within your own team while developing strong relationships with others such as other internal teams, vendors and customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
Must have a strong attention to detail. Accurate input of information into multiple systems is critical to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time

Expected salary

Location: Virginia

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Qualifications

0-2 years retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience with solid understanding of operations, systems, category management and merchandising
Strong planning and organizational skills will be required
Must have the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, etc.) and use them to organize information
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, matrixed environment
Must be able to work effectively within your own team while developing strong relationships with others such as other internal teams, vendors and customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships
Must have a strong attention to detail
Accurate input of information into multiple systems is critical to this position

Benefits

Schedule: Full-time
Expected salary:

Responsibilities

The Category Merch Specialist is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in a specific merchandising department
These functions are exercised across various systems and require timely input with a high level of accuracy
Will provide support tasks related to executing sales and merchandising strategies
Gathers and inputs information into the promotional planning systems and communicates that information to the appropriate retailers and/or regions
Responsible for keeping information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems
Communicates pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate retailers and regions
Ensures accurate input of pricing information and deals in conjunction with Category Manager
Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems
Assists the Category Manager in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotions
Provides as needed support to the Category Manager related to planning
Assists in gathering appropriate information, record keeping and filing related to planning process
Acts as a point of contact for customer requests or questions and is a liaison between other business planning groups
Processes exception orders and order entry in the system
Reviews and approves vendor promotions
Information gathering, compiling and spread sheet creation
Develops, maintains and reviews basic Excel templates and reports
Provides Vendor support as necessary such as sending samples or picking up product
Performs other relevant job duties as required

United Natural Foods – Category Merchandising Specialist-WFH – Virginia

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