Category & Merchandising Analyst (Promotions)

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Merchandising professional to partner with Category Managers and execute category business plans aligned with corporate goals. You’ll work with vendors to manage promotions and ensure financial goals are met, with focus on assortment, pricing, promotion and shelf placement.

You will build relationships with vendors, manage promotional offers, support inventory for stores, and assist with life cycle management and cross-functional marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in marketing, category management, store leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Nielsen Category Management tools; purchasing systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Category CEO (Category Manager) to execute category business plans.
• Manage promotional offers and ensure alignment with P&L requirements.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for timely contract submissions.
• Oversee seasonal/promotional inventory for corporate retail stores.
• Support item life cycle management with launches and exits.
• Maintain Not on File processes as directed by managers.
• Assist cross-functional teams (Marketing, DC Sales, Managed Ad Groups).
• Research and resolve store pricing issues on promotions.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Marketing

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen CM tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Merchandising professional to partner with Category Managers and execute category business plans aligned with corporate goals. You’ll work with vendors to manage promotions and ensure financial goals are met, with focus on assortment, pricing, promotion and shelf placement.

You will build relationships with vendors, manage promotional offers, support inventory for stores, and assist with life cycle management and cross-functional marketing