Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising Assistant Objective To hire an energetic individual to assist the Grocery Merchandising Team in developing and growing our rapidly expanding grocery business. A go‑getter who has initiative to grow the position and assist our organization and its needs. The position requires great follow up and communication skills. Essential Duties Assists with maintaining the weekly store playbooks. Communicate with other departments to set up price promotions and retail pricing. Create monthly store playbook in specific format and distribute it to the stores. Order tags for cigarette and tobacco sets and mail to stores, if needed. Work with the Category Managers to input data into Excel in a format that is easily communicable to store operators. Assists with collecting the weekly store playbook pre-books. Create order recaps by division for review and publication. Create order forms to be turned into vendors or wholesalers to distribute product to store locations. Scan and save all supporting purchase order documentation. Track orders and follow up on any late or critical orders. Maintain vendor contracts. Assist Merchandising Team with scheduling appointments, travel, and other items as needed. Assist within the Houchens Contract System and executing DSD vendor contracts. Match vendor invoices and research any discrepancies. Key store allocations and ad surveys. Set up all new items and new suppliers through the DC Sales Team and Houchens Accounting. Send suppliers their playbook order recap reports weekly. Authorize and set retails for items on wholesaler website under direction of supervisor, for convenience channel. All employees are expected to actively participate and contribute to after‑hours events throughout the year. This includes company parties, store visits, and other relevant activities scheduled outside of regular working hours. Employee attendance at these events is fundamental to promoting a positive company culture. Your participation is valued and contributes to a cohesive work environment. Additional projects/duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of experience. Other Information Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to create, analyze, interpret, and report analysis results. Strong analytical and statistical skills. Able to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency. High level of creativity and leadership qualities. Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Knowledge / Additional Skills / Aptitude Possess excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and multi‑tasking skills. A self‑starter with proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must demonstrate flexibility, initiative, good judgment, a sense of urgency and a strong attention to detail. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to manage constant organizational change. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy. Subject to pre‑employment background and drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr