Merchandising Specialist

The Merchandising Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the execution of merchandising and promotional programs by ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely input of item, pricing, and promotional data across systems. This role partners closely with Category Management and Sales & Promotions teams to support weekly ad execution, vendor programs, pricing, and assortment management, ensuring that all promotional and merchandising activities are executed accurately and efficiently.

22-25/hr

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Core Responsibilities

• Input andmaintainpromotional, pricing, and deal information across merchandising and ad planning systems
• Ensure accuracy of promotional data, including:
  
  Item selection, Pricing, Vendor funding, Promotional dates, and details
• Support execution of weekly ad programs, events, and promotional initiatives
• Validate promotional inputs prior to publication to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Maintainaccurateitem, assortment, and pricing information across multiple systems
• Ensure alignment between merchandising systems and promotional planning tools
• Support updates related to assortment changes,new items, and item discontinuations
• Assistinmaintainingdata integrity across all merchandising and promotional platforms

• Assist with setup and tracking of vendor promotions and trade funding programs
• Support Category Managers inmaintainingaccuraterecords related to deals, contracts, and funding
• Review vendor promotional submissions for completeness and accuracy
• Help ensure promotions align with agreed vendor terms and program details

• Partner with Sales & Promotions Coordinators to ensure smooth execution of promotional workflows
• Collaborate with Category Management, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Act as a liaison between merchandising, promotions, and support functions to resolve issues
• Respond to internal and external questions related to item, pricing, or promotion details

• Gather, compile, and organize data to support category and promotional analysis
• Create andmaintainreports, spreadsheets, and templates that support execution and decision-making
• Assistin tracking promotional performance inputs andvalidatingsupporting data
• Support ad hoc reporting and information requests

• Ensureaccurateprocessing of exception orders and system transactions
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in pricing, promotions, and item data
• Support troubleshooting of system or execution issues related to promotions
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness in all deliverables

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow execution
• Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
• Contribute to documentation and standardization of processes

• Provide responsive, professional support to internal teams and external partners
• Ensuretimelyresolution of issuesimpactingpromotional and merchandising execution
• Contribute to consistent and high-quality execution supporting retailer satisfaction
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/

Certifications:

• Associate degree or…