Onsite Product & Merchandising Support Specialist

Sysco Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) is seeking a full-time, on-site Merchandising Coordinator in Hampshire, IL to support local category initiatives and sales liaison activities with vendors and Merchandisers. This role emphasizes accurate data, timely communication, and proactive inventory management.

You will collaborate with sales teams, brokers, and suppliers, ensuring smooth product transitions, promotions, and master data consistency across regional systems.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to manage conflict and communicate clearly across departments.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Able to adapt to change and work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of merchandising systems and category transitions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with foodservice, retail, or distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vendor & Sales Liaison: Serve as point of contact with key vendors/suppliers and coordinate with Merchandisers, Brokers, and Sales on issues.
• Merchandising & Category Support: Drive local category initiatives and support transitions and promotions.
• Code Management & Data Accuracy: Act as SME on MPC and Code/SUPC creation aligned with Master Data guidelines and maintain descriptions.
• Operational Oversight: Manage freeze-by reports and inventory tracking; identify aging inventory and coordinate with vendors.
• Backup support: Provide coverage to Merchandisers and ensure cross-regional alignment on codes and descriptions.

Job description

Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) is seeking a full-time, on-site Merchandising Coordinator in Hampshire, IL to support local category initiatives and sales liaison activities with vendors and Merchandisers. This role emphasizes accurate data, timely communication, and proactive inventory management.

You will collaborate with sales teams, brokers, and suppliers, ensuring smooth product transitions, promotions, and master data consistency across regional systems.