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Category Specialist - Merchandising

Grand Rapids, MI 49544 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 01/17/2023 Job Type: Contract Industry: Other (HR, Admin, Mkt, Sales) Job Number: 20573 Pay Rate: $ 35.00 - $ 38.00

Job Description

Our client, a family-owned Midwestern grocery/retailer that strives to better the lives of people in all communities is in need of a Category Specialist - Merchandising (Alcohol).
 
What You'll Be Doing
 
 * Category Specialist will be responsible and accountable to make recommendations on all Alcohol pricing each month by state based on impact on Sales, Margin, and Inventory results.
 * Have extensive knowledge of all legal compliance requirements by state (including pricing, contracts, and regulations) by state and monitor execution across the footprint.
 * Identify and resolve issues and concerns on product availability and item set up with vendors and stores.
 * Determining appropriate case pack allocations by store based on Vendor and Distributor availability.
 * Will be the point of contact to Vendors, Distributors, and all Wine Stewards, coordinating and facilitating in-store execution and events.
 * Support the buyer in the Category Management process by compiling data to deliver reportable solutions.
 * Exception Reporting for Accuracy for Item Set up on/maintenance.
 * Ensuring the Systems are accurate and aligned to the advertised pricing.
 

Job Requirements

Project Management Skills
 - Highly organized and detail-oriented with attention to detail and time management.
 - Ability to gather and interpret data for various reports, as appropriate
 - Knowledge of the retail industry; understanding of specific category product lines and core customer behavior.
 - Results-focused; uses performance targets and goals to drive own activities as well as help team succeed.
 - Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools.
 - Excel intermediate level
 

Contract positions

Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment. 

 

Permanent placed employees

Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company. 

Submit your resume today to be considered for this position. A recruiter will review within a business day or two and will reach back out to you if they would like to discuss next steps.

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