UNFI · 4 days ago
Merchandising Specialist
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUNFI is a company focused on delivering quality products and services in the retail sector. The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in merchandising, including information gathering, pricing communication, and vendor support.
Food and BeverageHealth CareHospitalityOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Gathers and inputs information into the promotional planning systems and communicates that information to the appropriate retailers and/or regions
Responsible for keeping information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems
Communicates pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate retailers and regions. Ensures accurate input of pricing information and deals in conjunction with Category Manager
Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems. Assists the Category Manager in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotions
Provides as needed support to the Category Manager related to planning. Assists in gathering appropriate information, record keeping and filing related to planning process
Acts as a point of contact for customer requests or questions and is a liaison between other business planning groups
Processes exception orders and order entry in the system
Reviews and approves vendor promotions
Information gathering, compiling and spread sheet creation
Develops, maintains and reviews basic Excel templates and reports
Provides Vendor support as necessary such as sending samples or picking up product
Performs other relevant job duties as required
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Qualification
Required
2-year degree or equivalent experience
0-2 years retail and/or supply chain merchandising experience with solid understanding of operations, systems, category management and merchandising
Strong planning and organizational skills will be required
Must have the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, etc.) and use them to organize information
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, matrixed environment
Must be able to work effectively within your own team while developing strong relationships with others such as other internal teams, vendors and customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships
Must have a strong attention to detail
Accurate input of information into multiple systems is critical to this position
Preferred
Basic understanding of business planning and category management
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid holidays and parental leave
401K Program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
Company
UNFI
UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$507.1M2024-04-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $7.1M
1996-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sandy Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
President and CFO
Recent News
Digital Commerce 360
2025-12-17
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