SpartanNash is a value-added wholesale grocery distributor — supplying more than 2,100 independent grocery retail locations throughout the United States — as well as a grocery retailer, with more than 155 corporate supermarkets in nine states. We also serve the military community through our MDV division; in addition to offering premier fresh produce distribution and fresh food processing through Caito Foods and third-party logistics through BRT.
At SpartanNash, relationships matter, and our Corporate team takes that sentiment to heart in the way we work as one totally aligned team, support and respect each other and share the highest standards of excellence. We’re always looking for the next great idea or a new way to approach a challenge, and we collaborate and innovate to achieve our goals.
A day in the life of a Category Assistant is never the same but, in this role, you will be responsible for providing support to assigned categories to include a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall success of the category management team. These tasks include interacting on a daily basis with the category manager, pricing maintenance, and assisting with the promotional plans process.
What You'll Do:
•Responsible to enter and maintain accurate information in applicable system(s) (i.e. EIS, CTHQ, Insite, Proof Express, Promotions Manager, C3, Demandtech, etc.) related to promotions, costs, new and discontinued items, etc. Work with internal department(s) (i.e. Pricing, Retail IT, Shelf Technology, Inventory Management, etc.) to reconcile items not on file, pricing errors, cost discrepancies, etc. to ensure data integrity and support category profitability.
•Process promotional plans for the marketing department on a timely basis; proof and load ad offers, verify accuracy of promotional contracts and allowances, proof and release pre-sells, etc.; work with internal departments or external vendors as needed to resolve contract issues, discrepancies, etc.
•Provide assistance to stores, customers, vendors and/or distribution centers regarding questions and inquires; facilitate resolution(s) with external resources and/or cross functional departments as needed.
•Work with Accounting department and vendors to ensure the timeliness of payables and receivables for assigned categories; create request for billings (RFB) for charge or credits to vendors as needed.
•Assist in compiling data for assigned categories during the category review process to support category management team.
Sound Like You? Here's what you'll need:
•High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
•One year retail, merchandising, or related experience preferred
•Good written and verbal communication skills.
•Must have good organizational, prioritization, problem solving and attention to detail skills
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
SpartanNash is proud to take care of the people who take care of our business through our robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. !
SpartanNash is a certified Military-Friendly employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.