MerchandisingSupportSpecialist

Provides administrative, data management, transactional, and program execution support on the Item Management team for Merchandising. Duties are varied but could include: data management, researching data inconsistencies and handling ad-hoc requests. Ensures deliveries are monitored as to schedule, suitability, and completion. Ensures effective planning, calendar management, company – supplier communication, and internal coordination. Key job responsibilities • Takes ownership and plays a lead role in performing promo support duties and responsibilities. • Ensures / validates complete and accurate processing of promo files prior to submission. • Leverages understanding of marketing and billing processes to troubleshoot discrepancies and issues with both the Marketing and Billing teams. • Troubleshoots issues with Excel files and application anomalies. • Runs data audits to ensure accurate data alignment. • Contributes to improving applications used by the purchasing team. • Maintains positive and productive working relationships with suppliers and business partners. • Assists in report generation for recurring and ad hoc reports. • Provides backup support for Category Managers, Merchandising Assistants, Marketing Team and other WFM Team Members. • Prepares documentation and reports for cross-functional teams (i.e. Accounting). • Recognizes gaps in promo processes and recommends actions to improve. • Works with Category Merchant Team Members to ensure data and information are collected, processed and completed on time and as per requirements. • Handles higher-level specialist activity. • Works closely with Team Members, customers and partners to understand process-related issues and develop effective solutions. • Responds to stakeholder inquiries by researching, addressing, and resolving identified issues. • Researches and provides data for internal and external audits as required. • Mentors new Team Members when needed. Basic Qualifications: - High School diploma or