Specialist, Category General Merchandise

The purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day relationship with the primary food service wholesale partners and to support the inventory management system by serving as a liaison between multiple cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

1. Strengthen store operations by researching and solving process issues for the inventory management system
2. Establish and maintain ongoing communication between the Category Field Merchandising Field Operations IT and Development teams in support of the inventory management system
3. Collaborate with the Deli Category management team for new item and promotional program set-ups
4. Resolve operational matters related to order and delivery as well as day-to-day activities involving food service wholesalers
5. Manage merchandising projects from concept to implementation ( product initiatives vendor set-ups in-store programs and services)
6. Support and coach Category Managers with the utilization of the inventory management system and associated processes
7. Review and approve appearance level change requests related to placement or inventory levels made by field operations
8. Run database queries and distribute weekly and monthly inventory management system performance reports
9. Set up new store order entry access in the inventory management system
10. Model behaviors that support the companys common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
11. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules regulations policies and procedures
12. Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Ability to apply critical thinking and situation analysis skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with a diverse work team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Fuel Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
• Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time