Merchandising Specialist

Overview

• Assist Merchants in delivering go-to-market strategies and supporting merchandising activities to ensure operational excellence within the division.
• Negotiate and purchase goods with vendors to achieve optimal value and quality while adhering to lead times.
• Develop strong vendor communications for follow-ups and managing procurement terms effectively.
• Analyze trends and issues to manage product gross profit and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal support functions including Marketing, Online, Supply Chain, and Pricing teams.
• Maintain product data integrity within software systems to ensure accurate cost and inventory management.
• Collaborate with stores and vendors to troubleshoot operational issues and ensure seamless communication.
• Perform audits on product quality, sales performance, and profit margins to identify improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Negotiate and purchase goods with vendors to ensure value and quality alignment.
• Arrange appropriate quantities and lead times for procurement activities.
• Create and confirm purchase orders and invoices while managing master data using SAP systems.
• Update prices and items in SAP to maintain cost and gross margins effectively.
• Coordinate distribution and resolve issues with vendors and suppliers.
• Assist stores with operational needs and ensure smooth communication channels.
• Review weekly sales data and reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Ensure product data integrity within software systems under merchant direction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement or grocery-related roles.
• Proficiency in SAP systems for inventory and data management.
• Strong analytical skills to manage gross profit and sales trends effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to perform audits and ensure product quality and profitability.
• Willingness to work on-site in Bronx, NY, with a 5am-2pm shift schedule.