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Merchandising Associate

EDI Staffing
Matawan, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
Summary:
An integral member of the merchandising team, the Merchandising Associate liaises with merchandisers, vendors, stores, and UNFI warehouse to create a seamless workflow.

Job Description:

Category Management
  • Analyze Center Store Department TLOG Sales and Syndicated Market Trends from category to item level on a weekly basis, communicating insights and recommendations to Merchandisers.
  • Monitor and report GPM Trends on a weekly basis with focus on areas of opportunity.
  • Assist Merchandiser in maintaining item hierarchy, ensuring data Accuracy and consistency.

Meeting Preparation
  • Prepare promotional details and competitive Ad analysis for bi-weekly GFD Ad Committee meeting, working closely with Advertising Department.
  • Create and proofread Promotional Meeting Sheets, including sales history, case projections, Promoted Price Points and Gross Profit objectives.
  • Build clear and insightful presentations for Quarterly Gross Profit Steering meetings with Membership.
  • Participate in and provide recap of Vendor Meetings, communicating follow ups and implementing next steps.

Event Participation
  • Coordinate Vendor participation in events and programs, including but not limited to Golf Outings, Food Shows, and Seminars.
  • Work as liaison between Manufacturers and Support Services to set up new and existing open stock items, shippers, and event space prior to the event.
  • Provide stores with weekly updates, featuring Seasonal Merchandising and intermittent Buying opportunities.

Merchandising Ad Hoc Requests
  • Including but not limited to issuing store credits, setting up new vendors, sending store distributions to UNFI, etc.

Qualifications:
Skills & Experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work autonomously.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expert proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Previous experience in Grocery Industry a plus.
  • Experience working with SAP a major plus.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred

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