Associate II, Market Management

Total Wine & More; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k)

Disability & life insurance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development

Consumer classes

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD seeks an Associate II, Market Management to buy, replenish, and manage regional wine and beer inventory. You will handle vendor relations, data collection, and cost analyses, while supporting process improvements across the market management team.

You will collaborate with wholesalers, place POs, and reconcile invoices, ensuring store stock levels meet demand and promotional opportunities are maximized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2+ years buying or supply chain experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for multiple wine & spirit wholesalers in assigned market.
• Manage collection and maintenance of wholesalers’ cost data.
• Create replenishment orders and PO placement.
• Perform cost and deal analysis.
• Resolve vendor service issues and coordinate with vendors.
• Respond to inquiries regarding supplier product availability and costs.
• Manage store in stock rates and inventory levels.
• Reconcile invoices and POs.
• Prepare content for recurring meetings with wholesaler partners.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales through promotional activity related to in-store displays, retail reductions or advertising and working inter-departmentally to achieve results.

Skills

Supply chain

Buying experience

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate II, Market Management to join our Market Management team in our Bethesda, MD office. You will be involved with wine and beer buying and replenishment for stores in the Total Wine & More chain. You’ll manage vendor relations and issues for their region(s) and help establish and determine process improvements. Our Market Management team is a unique mix of supply chain and buying; the team has an impact on the products we sell. You will report to the Director, Market Management.

You will

• Serve as primary contact for multiple wine & spirit wholesalers in assigned market
• Manage collection and maintenance of wholesalers’ cost data
• Create Replenishment Orders and PO placement
• Perform cost and deal analysis
• Resolve Vendor Service Issues and coordinate with vendors
• Respond to inquiries regarding supplier product availability and costs
• Manage store in stock rates and inventory levels
• Reconcile invoices and POs
• Prepare content for recurring meetings with wholesaler partners
• Identify opportunities to drive sales through promotional activity related to in store displays, retail reductions or advertising and working inter-departmentally to achieve results

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Buying or Supply Chain
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Accounting skills and interest in performing accounting tasks
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel (can use complex functions, pivot tables, V-lookup functions, etc.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program. To view our full career page, click here: https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.