Category Specialist

Take your career further with McLane! The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide. Benefits you can count on: Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance. Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days. Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assist in running the computer during Center for Category Innovation (CCI) sessions. Assist the merchandising team and sales team with planogram creation and maintenance. Assist with auditing and maintaining the image and dimension database for the CCI Department. Assist in monitoring and maintaining planogram count to stay under the required threshold. Assist with the prep and clean-up process for CCI sessions. Assist with planning, coordinating, and ordering catered lunches for CCI meetings. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or equivalent Two or more years of relevant experience. Strong organization and time management skills. Strong Word and Excel experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards. Fit the following? We want you here! Teamwork oriented Organized Problem solver Detailed Our roadmap. Our story. We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture. Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit Primary Location: United States-Texas-Temple Work Locations: South Campus 6201 NW H.K. Dodgen Loop Temple 76504 Business Unit: GR995 Job: Merchandising/Supply Chain Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st - Day Employee Status: Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr McLane Company, Inc