What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPLIER MERCH SPECIALIST position at UNFI?
Purpose:
Responsible for the management and execution of a wide range of projects and activities as it relates to Supplier Merchandising that includes, but not limited to: promotional planning, new supplier and/or new item set up, development of processes/procedures, engagement with internal and external constituents, etc. Establishes professional working relationships with internal and external customers in order to provide insights, guidance, and support to drive retained income and an enhanced Supplier experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains promotional planning tools including, but not limited to – sell sheets, promotional planning calendars, deadline calendars
- Establishes and manages analytical insights associated with work tasks – promotional effectiveness, accuracy, timeliness, revenue performance, etc
- Manages and executes against key projects for the team such as key customer onboarding, dc onboarding, and assortment projects – conducts calls with internal stakeholders, manages project deliverables, and participates in customer calls.
- Manages and tracks projects to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of agreed upon metrics/deliverables
- Actively participates in trade show preparation, execution, reporting, and on-site support.
- Facilitates negotiations/implementation of programs assigned to support overall team achievement to delivery against retained income.
- Works directly with suppliers to manage and execute documentation to conduct business with UNFI – New Item/New Supplier, Pack/Price Changes, Promotional forms, etc.
- Manages the paperwork flow of required documentation within the UNFI network – ensures all paperwork gets completed on time and accurately and communicated to all key stakeholders
- Participates in Supplier and Broker meetings.
- Performs other relevant job duties as required.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent of work-related experience.
Experience:
- 3 or more years’ experience in office environment within a related field.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong understanding of promotional elements, customer motivations, marketing functions, procedures, and standards.
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful and actionable
- recommendations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information in a clear and concise
- manner.
- Strong understanding and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications and necessary functions to capture, execute, and
- translate data.
- Well organized and ability to multi-task.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic office environment.
- Ability to negotiate deals.
- Ability to travel, when requested.
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
- Company Name: United Natural Foods Inc.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Indicator: Remote
Compensation
- Pay Range: $55200.00 - $82600.00 Annually ($26.54 - $39.71 Hourly)
Additional Information
- Company Name: United Natural Foods Inc.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Indicator: Remote
Compensation
- Pay Range: $55200.00 - $82600.00 Annually ($26.54 - $39.71 Hourly)
Salary : $55,200 - $82,600
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