Your Purpose

Responsible for supporting Category Managers with weekly tasks including; data entry and maintenance, reporting and tracking of various activities, vendor billing, managing store and vendor communications, scheduling meetings, sample collection, vendor and item set up.  Associate will communicate with Category Managers, Vendors, Marketing, Pricing, Accounting and Stores, they must be able to communicate properly and effectively with all departments.  

What You’ll Do

• Data entry, maintenance and distribution of category related reports and contracts. 
• Collects, verifies, and completes vendor and item set up forms.  Assure accuracy and complete information.  Partner with Vender and Item set up team. Tracks to make sure orders placed and arrive in warehouse on time for reset. Tracks and manages new item billing process. 
• Schedules meetings with vendors or other departments.
• Collects and organizes product samples for category reviews and new items presentations.
• Manages communications from retail stores, vendors, and customer inquiries.
• Manages spreadsheets to track performance, projects and misc data.
• Completes vendor billings, assure proper accounting processes and accuracy of information.  Partners with VIC team to get information needed to complete weekly manual bills.
• Manages incoming and outgoing mail for Category Manager. 
• Check weekly ads, monitor these for obvious errors and make corrections.  Send proofs to vendors.
• Assists in maintaining documentation of processes that includes upcoming resets, new items, vendor portal, and fair share billing process. 
• Coordinates internal product donation requests including receiving vendor confirmation. 
• Manages charity event contract distribution and completion.
• Manages communication from corporate to vendors or monthly/quarterly updates requests, etc.
• Proofs signage on shippers, pallets, & organic weekly and supports tagging process.
• Coordinate the execution of shippers/displays to assure promo is in biceps and make sure product is on VIC. Assure MD/Clearance contract is keyed on shippers and submitted for reclaim. Track shipper delivery and report if issues arise. 
• Support the turn buying process in Perishables Departments.
• Prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and adapt to various situations and multiple shifting priorities effectively and timely.
• Other duties as may be requested or assigned.

Supporting Leadership Through the 5 Es

• As an associate, you are a key part of our success. You represent our values every day and help bring our purpose to life. Through the 5Es, you can lead from any role by showing up with care, pride, and a commitment to doing your best work—for your team, our customers, and the company.
  • Envision: Understand how your job makes a difference. Know the “why” behind your tasks and how they support your team and store goals. Ask questions if something doesn’t make sense and speak up with ideas to help things run better.
  • Energize: Bring a positive attitude and energy to work every day. Greet others with kindness, support your teammates, and celebrate wins—big or small. Stay focused, even during busy times, and help lift others up when things get tough.
  • Enroll: Be a team player. Listen, share your ideas, and ask how you can help. Get to know your coworkers and learn what they do. Make sure everyone feels welcome and included by showing respect and care.
  • Enable: Take pride in learning and growing. Ask for help when you need it and look for ways to get better every day. Use the tools and resources available to you. Offer to help train new associates or show someone how to do something the right way.
  • Execute: Do your job well and take ownership of your work. Be on time, follow through, and ask questions if you're unsure. Pay attention to detail, follow safety and quality standards, and take pride in doing things the right way the first time.