Center Store/AIM Assistant III

Center Store/AIM Assistant III Associated Wholesale Grocers - 3.1 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Report writing Microsoft Access Computer literacy English High school diploma or GED Productivity software Full Job Description This position supports AWG's mission to remain firmly committed to our long-established mission statement: "Our mission is to ensure the success of our Member retailers and provide opportunities to our employees. This will be accomplished by satisfying the customers', and our Member retailers', needs for quality supermarket merchandise and superior support services. We will do this with high quality employees whose mission is to provide the lowest possible cost of goods in order to ensure our Members profitability, competitiveness and continued growth." Summary Function is to support our Members, Center Store Director, and AIM Specialist (ad coordinator). This position fields calls and emails from Members and either provides great Customer Service to resolve issues or routes the issue to the appropriate leader for resolution. In addition, this position performs administrative functions for the Center Store Director and AIM Specialist.

Description of Work Essential Functions:

AIM SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Handle billing vendors and crediting retailers, as appropriate Help plan, create, proof and finalize weekly ad planner information (using iPro ad planning software) to help retailers plan their weekly ad with low cost items to increase sales Provides ad group members with information in a timely manner Prepares and provides event deal information Maintains retailer ad group file; sends out pertinent information to retailers between planners Coordinates new item launch process Conducts validation reporting

CENTER STORE OFFICE SUPPORT

Order supplies, as needed Daily order uploads Monthly order guide PO creation Research repay requests Help track hot POs to ensure product arrives in a timely manner Pay storage fees and copier billings, as needed Print and prepare inventory paperwork, as needed, for Director to review (Total, Aged, Excess inventory) Print and prepare period-end reporting for Director to review Maintain Director files for period reporting, deep dives, ad copies, etc… Respond to ad hoc requests, as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation will be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position.

ABILITIES

Extremely strong attention to accuracy and strong follow-up skills Exceptional communication skills, including proactive listening skills Excellent Customer service skills Excellent problem solving skills Ability to read and speak fluent English and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Capacity to learn to make presentations effectively before small and large groups Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to reason with Members and gain mutual respect with a common goal of increasing sales and profitability EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and

TRAINING

Minimum of high school diploma. Associates degree or higher preferred. Proficient in Excel, Work, Access and Powerpoint Strong computer literacy Prior retail grocery experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions providing a hardship is not required of the company or Membership. Indoors. Adequate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.