Merchandising Assistant

AWG Enterprises • Kansas City, KS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant supports Category Manager(s) with day-to-day activities that drive sales and help achieve department and category objectives. The role collaborates with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly. It is based at 5000 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, and follows a hybrid work model within the Category Sales department.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of previous customer service experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and communicate effectively.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage detailed information accurately across several systems and in a timely manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks, coordinate priorities with the Category Manager, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues and work with peers and the team to resolve them.
• Ability to collaborate across the organization, maintain effective customer relationships, communicate helpful information, and establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Consumer packaged goods or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of AWG systems, including SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, and Peoplesoft.
• Strong Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and set up new vendors and items across multiple systems as requested by the Category Manager.
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and vendor freight adjustments accurately each day.
• Enter, track, and process billing each period.
• Communicate across departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands, and warehouse teams.
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed.
• Work with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance.
• Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG.
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager.
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 401(k) with 4% match and three other contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program
• Yearly holiday bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed