Responsible for a wide variety of projects and activities as it relates to the Marketplace Supplier Relationship Management team. Responsible for onboarding new suppliers/new items, as assigned. Establishes professional working relationships with internal and external customers in order to provide insights and guidance to facilitate retained income revenue opportunities and shorten the onboarding process for new supplier/new item set up.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes, facilitates and provides analytical insights to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team as it relates to Marketplace promotional and marketing vehicles. Insights provide guidance that enables the SRM to target opportunities for promotional and/or marketing revenue.
Manages and executes onboarding required documents in conjunction with supplier and Supplier Relationship Management team, as assigned.
Recommends analytical solutions that enable a more complete understanding of customer’s promotional behavior within or across selected channels, markets and programs. Insights will provide SRM the ability to target key suppliers that fit the business need based on these promotional behaviors.
Extracts necessary data elements from promotional/marketing forms and other sources to develop insightful analyses and reports on supplier and product-level trends.
Works directly with the Supplier to carefully walk through required UNFI Marketplace documents, enabling the supplier’s ability to “get it right the first time”.
Facilitates negotiations/implementation of programs to exceed retained income.
Works with SRM Analyst team to create/develop/deploy reports/tools to support the SRM team.
Develops/Maintains user documentation/training on all tasks/responsibilities.
Develops/Maintains accurate tracking/reporting for work-related tasks.
Develops/Maintains strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Engages with internal teams to address issues, requests, questions and educate/train on key initiatives and program goals.
Executes promotional events on behalf of suppliers and brokers.
Executes marketing program billings based on supplier participation/commitment for assigned programs.
Actively participates in Trade Shows, inclusive of show preparation, execution and follow up reporting.
Maintains lists of all brokers and lines represented.
Ensures that plans, goals and policies are consistent with established company-wide goals and development activities are cost-effective, efficient, and within established budget constraints.
Stays current with technology/new trends.
Develops Reporting as needed/requested
Performs other relevant job duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience:
3+ years of experience in office environment within a related field preferred
Other Skills/ Abilities:
Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications and necessary functions to capture, execute and translate data
Well organized and ability to work on multiple projects and maintain flexibility
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Attentive to detail and accuracy
Ability to translate data into meaningful and actionable recommendations
Ability to negotiate deals
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
Some travel may be required
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
