Merchandising Specialist - Perth Amboy, NJ

Merchandising Specialist

• Perth Amboy, NJ Perth Amboy, NJ Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Assortment planning Microsoft Excel Sales Supplier management Merchandising Supply chain Customer inquiry handling Vendor relationship management Purchasing Productivity software Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Communication skills Cross-functional communication Analytics Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as the central escalation point of contact for all service requests related to product specifications, availability, substitutions, and merchandising issues. Serves as gatekeeper for the New Item Request (NIR) process and tracking log, including approvals and 30/60/90-day follow-up. Supports Category Operations Managers with analytics requests, local flyer item selection, rebate solicitation, Roll Out Book reviews, and assortment projects. Partners on E&O follow-up, CASIS billings, vendor meeting preparation, and post-launch reviews. Serves as the escalation point of contact for RSC inquiries related to merchandising activities. Develops subject matter expertise in US Foods systems and tools to respond to inquiries quickly and accurately. Builds and maintains broker and vendor relationships and leverages internal resources to independently resolve and follow up on PSSA-related items. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate communication of merchandising updates and issue resolution.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Category Operations Managers, Marketing Managers, Replenishment, Pricing team,

Territory Managers, Account Executives External:

Local vendors and brokers, as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite :

The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5

years of purchasing, merchandising, sales or customer service experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

EDUCATION

College degree or equivalent distribution and/or food service supply chain work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous US Foods experience PRISM/Merlin/Tandem skills Purchasing, merchandising, sales or customer service experience in a foodservice distribution environment. Strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated focus on delivering effective service to both internal and external customers. Proven ability to research issues, escalate as needed, and follow through with urgency while overcoming obstacles using a solutions‑focused approach.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCASIONALLY

1%

• 33 /

FREQUENTLY:

34%

• 66% /

CONTINUOUSLY:

67%

• 100% or

NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

FREQUENCY:

STAND

• OCCASIONALLY WALK
• OCCASIONALLY DRIVE
• NEVER SIT
• FREQUENTLY

LIFT 1-10

lbs (Sedentary)

• OCCASIONALLY 11-20

  lbs (Light)

• OCCASIONALLY 21-50

  lbs (Medium)

• NEVER 51-100

  lbs (Heavy)
• NEVER Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

• NEVER CARRY 1-10

  lbs (Sedentary)

• OCCASIONALLY 11-20

  lbs (Light)

• OCCASIONALLY 21-50

  lbs (Medium)

• NEVER 51-100

  lbs (Heavy)
• NEVER Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

• NEVER PUSH/PULL1

• NEVER

CLIMB/BALANCE

• NEVER

STOOP/SQUAT

• NEVER KNEEL
• NEVER BEND
• NEVER

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER

• OCCASIONALLY TWIST
• OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS2

• OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS3

• FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY4

• CONTINUOUSLY 1 (

Push/Pull:

Dolly, cartons and boxes) 2 (

Grasp Objects:

Boxes and cartons) 3 (

Manipulate Objects:

Boxes and dolly) 4 (

Manual Dexterity:

Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus up to 10% of base salary. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.