Category Sales Assistant - OTC​/Nutrition

Job Description

Category Sales Assistant - OTC/Nutrition

Location:

5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Work Model:
Hybrid

Department:
Category Sales

Position Summary:

This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly.

Description of Work:

• Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy daily
• Enter, track and process billing each period
• Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed
• Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance
• Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties

Competencies:

Attention to Detail
- Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner.

Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met.

Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution.

Collaborates
- Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Customer focus
- Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

Communicates effectively
- Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.

Ensures accountability
- Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred but not required
• Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, Peoplesoft
• Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience
• Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred
• Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills
• Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be a team player

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus