Merchandising Specialist

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Merchandising business by managing SKU setups and maintenance, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring data accuracy across systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. With opportunities to analyze data and drive outcomes, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the organization. If you are passionate about merchandising and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in merchandising or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Merchandising required.

Responsibilities

• Own new SKU set up and ongoing SKU maintenance with cross-functional collaboration.
• Support merchandising team through administrative tasks and data analysis.
• Coordinate vendor funding forms and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising

Related field experience

Tools

PIM systems

PMM systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

TEAM MEMBER MUST WORK FOUR DAYS A WEEK FROM RALEIGH, NC HQ.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Merchandising Specialist role is an essential supporting role within the core Merchandising business team. This position is responsible for working closely with both external and internal stakeholders to gather and submit new SKU set up as well as ongoing SKU maintenance information. This position will work closely with the Merchandising Team by performing essential administrative tasks, ad hoc requests and serving as a resource to support the business. Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a critical component to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

1. 60% Own new SKU set up and ongoing SKU maintenance:
   • Collaborate cross-functionally across internal stakeholders such as Merchandising, IT, Product Information, Accounting, etc. as well as with external vendors to gather data and product information.
   • Using product information create and/or update SKUs, part level hierarchy, item attributes, vendor data, etc. on an ongoing basis to support assigned categories.
   • Validate new SKU set ups are correct and ensure information flows downstream to multiple systems.
   • Navigate the organization and leverage resources to identify missing information and drive outcomes when gaps are present.
   • Research, troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues or errors that require the ability to think critically and problem solve.
   • Proactively communicate progress of SKU set ups including timelines, issues, and resolutions as necessary to assigned Category owners.
   • Coordinate and run weekly (or more often as necessary) meetings with internal and external stakeholders to track all maintenance and SKU set up tasks and identify actionable next steps.
   • Develop deep understanding of PIM & PMM systems to support the Merchandising team.
2. 25% Support assigned Merchandising team and categories through administrative tasks:
   • Review and analyze large data sets of product information to identify requested criteria.
   • Enter Ad Control data and update as necessary.
   • Maintain record of promotion details as shared by Category Managers to support overall promotional planning and tracking.
   • Coordinate and schedule meetings as needed; coordinating both internal and external stakeholders in varying locations and time zones.
   • Compile PowerPoint slides into one consolidated PowerPoint deck to support IOM meetings; capture notes, outcomes and next steps to share back with the team.
3. 15% Coordinate Collection & Routing of Vendor Funding Forms:
   • Independently pulls promotion details and populates data into the Vendor Funding Form.
   • Drives routing process to obtain multiple signatures from both internal and external stakeholders within a specific timeline to ensure funds are collected properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to progress forward independently.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Critical thinking.
• Collaborative with the ability to influence and work through cross-functional teams without formal authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Merchandising or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Or, equivalent combination of experience and/or education.