Sr. Merch Analyst - MUST BE LOCAL TO DENVER

Core-Mark; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a Senior Merchandising Analyst to partner with Purchasing, Sales, Inventory Management, and Suppliers. You will develop training, SOPs, and process documentation, while leading onboarding and coordinating multiple projects to improve efficiency and readiness across the organization.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, training delivery, and strong collaboration in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing, merchandising, inventory management, or related analytics experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training for Purchasing and Sales teams.
• Create, maintain, and enhance SOPs and process documentation.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new team members.
• Coordinate multiple projects and track progress and deliverables.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)

SQL knowledge

Training & SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

The Senior Merchandising Analyst serves as a key operational partner within the Purchasing organization, supporting process execution, training, project coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to Purchasing leadership, this role acts as a subject matter expert for purchasing and merchandising processes, helping ensure consistency, efficiency, and successful execution of business initiatives.

This position is responsible for developing and delivering training, maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), leading process improvement efforts, coordinating promotional inventory programs, and providing operational support to the team. The Senior Merchandising Analyst serves as a trusted resource for Sales, Inventory Management, Suppliers, and internal stakeholders while helping drive process adoption and business readiness. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, analytical, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Major Functional Responsibilities

• Serve as a key operational resource for Purchasing leadership and provide departmental support and backup coverage as needed.
• Lead onboarding and training efforts for new team members and develop training materials to support ongoing team development.
• Create, maintain, and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, process documentation, and training resources.
• Facilitate training sessions for Sales and other business partners on purchasing processes, expectations, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance communication across departments.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate workflows, implement process improvements, and support business initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously while tracking progress, priorities, and deliverables.
• Manage customer promotional inventory purchases by partnering with Sales, Inventory Management, and Suppliers to ensure product readiness and successful program execution.
• Monitor promotional purchasing activities and provide timely updates regarding inventory status, risks, and readiness.
• Utilize reporting and data analysis to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend operational improvements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data, documentation, and reporting used within the department.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external business partners while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and adaptability while effectively managing changing priorities and business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising, inventory management, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising/retail analytics, or a related role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling); experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
• Experience with SQL or other data querying tools is a plus

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.