Category Support Specialist - Liquor

Coborn's, Inc.•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

Coborn’s Inc. is hiring a Category Support Specialist to join our growing Merchandising team! As a Category Support Specialist, you will assist the category management team to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, inventory levels, communication, and contract maintenance. If you enjoy being an analytical and strategic thinker, you will analyze sales data, coordinate with supplies, and ensure smooth execution of category strategies. The Category Support Specialist position is a great way to learn about the merchandising industry and work cross-functionally with other areas of our business! If you want to explore the world of merchandising through the grocery retail lens, join us today!

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
1-3 years of experience in retail support, merchandising, or category management, preferably in the grocery industry.
Solid understanding of retail operations, store-level execution, product and pricing systems, category management, and merchandising preferred.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end item setup and maintenance, ensuring accuracy of descriptions, UPCs, pack sizes, costing, pricing, and attributes
Take accountability for timely and error-free product data by partnering closely with vendors and Category Managers
Proactively monitor system compliance and resolve data discrepancies with urgency and precision
Own promotional and pricing setup, ensuring all items, ad features, and price changes are executed accurately and on schedule
Validate promotional pricing and calendars to guarantee alignment with advertised plans and timelines
Drive alignment across store and marketing teams to ensure flawless execution of merchandising strategies
Act as the primary owner of vendor relationships for item data and promotions, ensuring clear communication and compliance
Manage vendor submissions and follow-ups, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is complete and accurate
Maintain ownership of reporting and dashboards, delivering timely, accurate insights on item status and promotional performance
Regularly audit and validate data, taking initiative to reduce discrepancies and improve overall data integrity
Own purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing while resolving issues independently
Identify process inefficiencies and lead or contribute to improvements that streamline workflows and strengthen compliance

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement
Paid Family Caregiver Leave
company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!