Merchandising Coordinator
Sysco, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Job Summary
This position works closely with the Operating Company (OpCo) departments. Assist the merchandising department with transactional activities where needed. Aid in supporting OpCo sales by addressing and resolving questions and requests on time utilizing detailed knowledge of products, systems, and tools. Acts as liaison between OpCo Sales, Buyers, and Category Management as it relates to Merchandising activities.
Responsibilities
Merchandising point of contact for sales, national accounts, and health care account inquiries (communication router).
Based on information from merchandising and marketing, communicate to sales on any supplier, product or promotional urgent updates.
Track and trace special orders, demand status late inbound trucks, and other operational requests for the sales team.
Assist sales on basic inquiries.
Monitor the drop ship process by confirming orders are shipped and invoiced promptly.
Process special orders (Non-Stocks).
Handle demand status orders and ensure timely execution of related activities (confirmations, receiving, and allocation).
Manage the processes flow for new item stocking requests to ensure timely completion and maintain documentation.
Create and/or maintain proprietary charting per Manager/Director/VP approval.
Process all merchandising related scripts including price management and market costs.
Handle overflow sales support.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in place of a degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
1+ years' experience required.
Experience in purchasing, merchandising, sales and/or customer service required.
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.
Professional Skills
Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills across a variety of stakeholders.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Able to resolve conflicts quickly, research issues, and follow up with timely communication to all key stakeholders.
Ability to quickly learn and understand systems to answer basic inquires without escalating.
Attention to detail with the ability to knock down obstacles to find a solution.
Proficient Excel skills preferred.
Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel 5%
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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This position works closely with the Operating Company (OpCo) departments. Assist the merchandising department with transactional activities where needed. Aid in supporting OpCo sales by addressing and resolving questions and requests on time utilizing detailed knowledge of products, systems, and tools. Acts as liaison between OpCo Sales, Buyers, and Category Management as it relates to Merchandising activities.
Responsibilities
Merchandising point of contact for sales, national accounts, and health care account inquiries (communication router).
Based on information from merchandising and marketing, communicate to sales on any supplier, product or promotional urgent updates.
Track and trace special orders, demand status late inbound trucks, and other operational requests for the sales team.
Assist sales on basic inquiries.
Monitor the drop ship process by confirming orders are shipped and invoiced promptly.
Process special orders (Non-Stocks).
Handle demand status orders and ensure timely execution of related activities (confirmations, receiving, and allocation).
Manage the processes flow for new item stocking requests to ensure timely completion and maintain documentation.
Create and/or maintain proprietary charting per Manager/Director/VP approval.
Process all merchandising related scripts including price management and market costs.
Handle overflow sales support.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in place of a degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
1+ years' experience required.
Experience in purchasing, merchandising, sales and/or customer service required.
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.
Professional Skills
Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills across a variety of stakeholders.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Able to resolve conflicts quickly, research issues, and follow up with timely communication to all key stakeholders.
Ability to quickly learn and understand systems to answer basic inquires without escalating.
Attention to detail with the ability to knock down obstacles to find a solution.
Proficient Excel skills preferred.
Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel 5%
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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