Merchandising Associate - Data specialists

Job Title: "Merchandising Associate - Data specialists"

Location: Matawan, NJ 07747

Perm (FTE) role

US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

Summary of the job

• Data specialists - with excel skills, any experience in these departments (grocery, international foods, NOS specialty, GM/HBC & Supplies, Dairy, Frozen, or has CPG experience)
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Job Description

Summary:

An integral member of the merchandising team, the Merchandising Associate liaises with merchandisers, vendors, stores, and C&S warehouse to create a seamless workflow.

Job Description:

Offer/Deal Assistance

• Work closely with Merchandiser on creating Ad Offers and implementing Manufacturer Deal Contracts into SAP.
• Review and QC Weekly Ad Confidential to ensure all offers are built correctly and completely with accurate Items, Costs, and Retail Prices.
• Assist in addressing issues related to Offers at Store Level once Ad Week goes live.

Category Management

• Analyze Center Store Department TLOG Sales and Syndicated Market Trends from
• category to item level on a weekly basis, communicating insights and recommendations to Merchandisers.
• Monitor and report GPM Trends on a weekly basis with focus on areas of opportunity.
• Assist Merchandiser in maintaining item hierarchy, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.

Meeting Preparation

• Prepare promotional details and competitive Ad analysis for bi-weekly GFD Ad
• Committee meeting, working closely with Advertising Department.
• Create and proofread Promotional Meeting Sheets, including sales history, case projections, Promoted Price Points and Gross Profit objectives.
• Build clear and insightful presentations for Quarterly Gross Profit Steering meetings with Membership.
• Participate in and provide recap of Vendor Meetings, communicating follow ups and implementing next steps.

Event Participation

• Coordinate Vendor participation in events and programs, including but not limited to Golf Outings, Food Shows, and Seminars.
• Work as liaison between Manufacturers and Support Services to set up new and existing open stock items, shippers, and event space prior to the event.
• Provide stores with weekly updates, featuring Seasonal Merchandising and intermittent Buying opportunities.
• Merchandising Ad Hoc Requests
• Including but not limited to issuing store credits, setting up new vendors, sending store distributions to C&S, etc.

Qualifications:

Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and work autonomously.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Previous experience in Grocery Industry a plus.
• Experience working with SAP a major plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $60k to $65K Annually

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, retirement savings with company match, paid parental and transitional leave, PTO, wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program—supporting colleagues and families across health, financial, and work-life needs.

* The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws