Merchandising Specialist

Support the Area Merchandising function by resolving service requests, new item setup, and excess and obsolete inventory issues Act as the central escalation point for product specifications, availability, substitutions, and merchandising issues Manage the New Item Request process and tracking log, including approvals and 30/60/90-day follow-up Support Category Operations Managers with analytics requests, local flyer item selection, rebate solicitation, Roll Out Book reviews, and assortment projects Partner on excess and obsolete inventory follow-up, CASIS billings, vendor meeting preparation, and post-launch reviews Respond to RSC inquiries related to merchandising activities Develop subject matter expertise in US Foods systems and tools Build and maintain broker and vendor relationships Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate merchandising updates and resolve issues accurately and timely Requirements 5 years of purchasing, merchandising, sales, or customer service experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel College degree or equivalent distribution and/or food service supply chain work experience Previous US Foods experience preferred PRISM/Merlin/Tandem skills preferred Strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated focus on delivering effective service to internal and external customers Ability to research issues, elevate as needed, and follow through with urgency while overcoming obstacles using a solutions-focused approach Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in merchandising processes, including new item setup and inventory management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and resolve issues. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in building vendor relationships within the food service supply chain. Highest-signal resume keywords Purchasing Experience Merchandising Experience Microsoft Office Proficiency Analytical Skills Vendor Relationship Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills New Item Setup Inventory Management Analytics Rebate Solicitation US Foods Systems Knowledge PRISM Skills Merlin Skills Tandem Skills Soft Skills Organizational Skills Interpersonal Communication Written Communication Verbal Communication Solutions-Focused Approach Industry Keywords Food Service Supply Chain Category Operations Service Requests Excess Inventory Management Cross-Functional Collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr