Merchandise Specialist- Cooler/Cold Foods

The purpose of this Knoxville, TN based job is to manage the day-to-day relationship with the primary food service wholesale partners and to support the inventory management system by serving as a liaison between multiple cross-functional teams.1. Strengthen store operations by researching and solving process issues for the inventory management system 2. Establish and maintain ongoing communication between the Category, Field Merchandising, Field Operations, IT, and Development teams in support of the inventory management system 3. Collaborate with the Deli Category management team for new item and promotional program set-ups 4. Resolve operational matters related to order and delivery, as well as dayto-day activities involving food service wholesalers 5. Manage merchandising projects from concept to implementation, (e.g., new product initiatives, vendor set-ups, in-store programs and services) 6. Support and coach Category Managers with the utilization of the inventory management system and associated processes 7. Review and approve appearance level change requests related to placement or inventory levels made by field operations 8. Run database queries and distribute weekly and monthly inventory management system performance reports 9. Set up new store order entry access in the inventory management system 10. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level 11. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 12. Complete other duties as assigned