MD Specialist

The MD Specialist drives store profitability and product performance by combining data-driven store analysis with strategic inventory management. Acts as a key liaison between store managers and the supply chain team to optimize product assortments, pricing, displays, and promotional events.

• Review weekly sale performance of stores
• Suggest to order and restock missing/shortage items
• Suggest markdowns, price changes, or clear outs on slow moving items
• Suggest sale items and main display items to maximize sales of various categories
• Promote new items suggested by SCM team

• Maintain store quality results by enforcing HQ standards
• Rotate sale items by best-selling items to provide fresh atmosphere
• Liaise between store and HQ with ad hoc issues
• Conduct store quality to fullfill customer’s need (Better condition, More Varities, Reasonable Price)
• Support store managers with store analysis on operations and efficiency Customer Relationship Management
• Act as a communicator between Stores and the HQ by addressing customer issues
• Conduct store analysis to better consult store managers on the store's fortes and weaknesses
• Review marketability of new items suggested by SCM team and provide feedback to improve SCM buyer's purchasing decisions
• Review and Feedback on special events and promotions

• Trend Analysis and identify areas of improvement
• Support and participate in assigned continuous Improvement projects

• Proven 3+ years of work experience in Grocery is preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a Merchandiser or Sales representative
• General office work skill (Excel, Power point)
• Strong Understanding of grocery retail operations
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics preferred

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment)
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits
• Holiday Gift certificates
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Discount Program (5%)
• Upon Qualification
• All benefits are based on the company policy

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 6:00pm (45 hours per week)

• 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, 60714

• $55,000 ~ $70,000 FLSA Non Exempt
• Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.