Merchandising Associate – Bakery/Deli Merchandising Associate

Job Title: Merchandising Associate – Bakery/Deli Merchandising Associate

Location: Matawan, NJ 07747 - Onsite

Perm (FTE) role

Summary:

• Provide administrative support to merchandisers and scale management team.
• Coordinate all perishable department weekly ad program functions.
• Be the liaison between Coop members, stores, and merchandisers.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all department special events.

Job Description:

• Manage promotional pricing in SAP, including creating and maintaining feature offers, coupon offers, and pricing adjustments.
• Lead vendor billback agreements and manage digital coupon scan back contracts.
• Analyze item costs, upcharges, sales movement, and advertising history to support pricing decisions and promotional planning.
• Review item margins and adjust retail pricing by zone to meet gross profit targets.
• Set up new scale and UPC items for retail and wholesale operations, While maintaining accurate scale item data in UpShop.
• Coordinate with suppliers on item setup
• Resolve billback discrepancies, funding issues, and SAP-related concerns.
• Prepare and maintain department reporting
• Prepare and coordinate Northeast and Florida ads
• Review advertising and pricing documents for accuracy before distribution.
• Support system conversions through testing, data validation, and implementation assistance.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• Store Experience highly preferred
• Bakery/Deli experience high preferred
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform in a team environment as well as independently with little direction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to gain knowledge of multiple aspects within the supermarket supply chain

A reasonable, good faith The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $60 K to $65 K

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible For Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k match

* The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws