Category Merchandise Specialist - Fresh (Finance)

Job Overview:

The Category 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 for tasks related to executing sales and merchandising strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

Core 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.

• 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 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 duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• 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

Knowledge/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.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties..