Administrator II - Category Assistant

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Job Requisition: 542862 Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd Store Code: HAN Ctr Str Category 2 COS (2762594) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships. Position Summary: Perform varied administrative and clerical duties for their assigned function within Category/Merchandising. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manage cost paperwork accuracy for category team and provide to them for timeline entry into pricing system. Inputs new data into assigned database, report, or document. Processes changes to data in assigned database as required and maintains log of actions related to change. Maintains department records and files. As necessary, conducts regular review of assigned database, report, or various documents to identify discrepancies in data and ensure accuracy. Corrects inaccurate data and maintains documentation of action or communication related to correction. Assist with the validation of vendor submitted deals Understands all item attributes (authorization, scanning, acis, etc.) (Produce)Liaison for the Boston Market Builds relationships across Hannaford, ACIS Accounting, and vendor partners Qualifications and Experience: 1-2 years of experience (clerical, administrative, retail, etc.) Familiar with Microsoft Programs Preferred: Associate degree Skills and Abilities: Competency Description Analytics & Insights Developing actionable insights based on an analysis of information and research, which can serve as the basis for decision making, strategy creation and initiatives/solutions. Assortment Ability to optimize assortment both in-store and on-line, to meet identified customer wants, commercial needs and marketplace competitive positioning Collaborative Partnerships Ability to create internal and external cross-functional relationships that enable the development of beneficial solutions. Financial & Business Acumen Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Hannaford and supplier business financial drivers, practices, and concepts to develop ideas/solutions which produce desired sustainable results. Forecasting & Replenishment Ability to understand & utilize Hannaford's procurement systems, tools & processes to ensure effective logistics for consistent product flow & availability In-Store & Digital Shelf Management & Merchandising Ability to understand, create, and implement consistent in-store and digital merchandising and shelf management initiatives, utilizing related tools to support Hannaford's strategies and direction. Internal & External Communication & Documentation Ability to communicate with internal partners and external suppliers across functions; Communication may be oral or written including formal presentations and required documentation Negotiation Ability to gain alignment between internal and external parties, while achieving positive business results Pricing & Promotion Ability to understand, develop, and implement pricing and promotion initiatives that support the Hannaford pricing strategy. Product, Category, & Industry Knowledge Ability to apply understanding of food safety, product specifications, category, supplier & industry dynamics, and marketplace trends to deliver our desired business results Product Development & Assortment Ability to develop and/or implement product development and assortment initiatives across all retail formats (On-Line & In-Store) to drive desired business results. Strategic Business Planning Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Category Leadership Solutions, including facilitating tactics and plans that deliver Hannaford's strategy. System & Technology Knowledge and utilization of systems and tools to enable execution of strategies and objectives. The Pay Range for this Position is $20.43 - $30.63/hr. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hannaford