Merchandising Specialist - Remote

United Natural Foods Inc in; Sarasota (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery wholesaler is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to support sales and merchandising strategies. This remote role involves gathering pricing information, supporting the Category Manager, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates have a 2-year degree or equivalent, with 0-2 years of merchandising experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Join us to help enhance product offerings based on customer needs.

Benefits

Competitive 401k

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience.
• Strong understanding of operations, systems, and category management.

Responsibilities

• Gather and input information into promotional planning systems.
• Responsible for keeping assortment and shelf information accurate.
• Communicates pricing guidelines to retailers and regions.
• Acts as a point of contact for customer requests.
• Develops and maintains excel templates and reports.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Education

2-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Merchandising Specialist - Remote (Finance)

Job Overview: The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in a specific merchandising department. These functions are exercised across various systems and require timely input with a high level of accuracy. Will provide support tasks related to executing sales and merchandising strategies.

What does it mean to be part of the Merchandising Team? Whether it's overseeing produce, bakery/deli, meat, center store, general merchandise, health, and beauty, this team manages and drives a category for the organization. A role in category merchandising involves business planning, financial analysis, pricing, participating in the review of assortment, shelf management, advertising promotions, negotiations with suppliers, and sourcing. A 100% unique approach, proven to increase sales and profitability. It's having the right assortment of products, based on your customers' demographics and lifestyle. Solid category strategies. Better customer satisfaction. More efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gathers and inputs information into the promotional planning systems and communicates that information to the appropriate retailers and/or regions.
• Responsible for keeping information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems.
• Communicates pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate retailers and regions. Ensures accurate input of pricing information and deals in conjunction with the Category Manager.
• Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems. Assists the Category Manager in accurate record-keeping associated with contracts, deals, and promotions.
• Provides, as needed, support to the Category Manager related to planning and assists in gathering appropriate information, record keeping, and filing related to the planning process.
• Acts as a point of contact for customer requests or questions and is a liaison between other business planning groups and processes exception orders and data entry in the system.
• Reviews and approves vendor promotions, as well as information gathering, compiling, and spreadsheet creation.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews basic Excel templates and reports.
• Provides Vendor support as necessary, such as sending samples or picking up products.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• 2-year degree or equivalent experience.

Experience: 0-2 years of retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience with a solid understanding of operations, systems, category management, and merchandising.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong planning and organizational skills will be required. Must have the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and use them to organize information.
• Basic understanding of business planning and category management preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Must be able to work effectively within your team while developing strong relationships with others such as other internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
• Must have a strong attention to detail. Accurate input of information into multiple systems is critical to this position.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role: This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

• Travel (minor): This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands: Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

About UNFI:

We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned-brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace.

Benefits:

Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, etc.