Hybrid Merchandising Assistant — Detail-Driven Support

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

401(k) with 4% match along with 3其他

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Program

Yearly Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support Category Managers in daily tasks, data handling, and vendor/item maintenance. The role collaborates with Inventory, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, multi‑tasking ability, and strong Excel/Office skills, with prior customer service experience. College degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred but not required.
• Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances,
• OnDemand, Peoplesoft.
• Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience.
• Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills.
• Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems.
• Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems (continued).
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy daily.
• Enter, track and process billing each period.
• Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams.
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed.
• Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance.
• Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG.
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager.
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization & Time Management

Problem Solving

Collaborates

Customer focus

Communicates effectively

Accountability

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

SCM

PComm

Balances

OnDemand

PeopleSoft

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support Category Managers in daily tasks, data handling, and vendor/item maintenance. The role collaborates with Inventory, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, multi‑tasking ability, and strong Excel/Office skills, with prior customer service experience. College degree is preferred but not required.