Region Merchandising Analyst

US Foods•Twinsburg, OH

4d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! Work with vendor partners to secure deviations on large volume items. Collaborate with the procurement team to determine the category position related to cost competitiveness, product breadth and stock position. Identify deviation opportunities utilizing the dial for dollars toolset for select products/customers. Identify conversion opportunities for other “like” items. Contact vendor partners to secure deviations to support mutual customers. Work with Pricing Analyst and Contract Coordinators to implement deviations in the system. Establish a weekly cadence and monthly report to track total deviations and compliance. Dedicated to offset margin pressure with a case growth focus for ongoing vendor support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identify deviation opportunities analyzing data for select customers/products (product and customer specific by vendor). Review for large volume movement from a singular product, or group of products from a singular vendor. Examine regional and national deviation averages for products to confirm the best possible financial deal for the customer. Determine the priority by customer/item. Identify conversion opportunities for other “like” products. Based on the list of products denied preferred pricing, review for similar products that may have an opportunity for deviations. Collaborate with the Category Management team to determine if a conversion is financially worthwhile (PAs, etc.). Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

2 years of pricing experience
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Proven experience working with and supporting sales teams; strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Able to access information within established pricing databases and/or analyze data made available from analysts
25% travel
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Pricing experience within foodservice or food manufacturing companies
PRIME pricing system knowledge

Responsibilities

Work with vendor partners to secure deviations on large volume items.
Collaborate with the procurement team to determine the category position related to cost competitiveness, product breadth and stock position.
Identify deviation opportunities utilizing the dial for dollars toolset for select products/customers.
Identify conversion opportunities for other “like” items.
Contact vendor partners to secure deviations to support mutual customers.
Work with Pricing Analyst and Contract Coordinators to implement deviations in the system.
Establish a weekly cadence and monthly report to track total deviations and compliance.
Dedicated to offset margin pressure with a case growth focus for ongoing vendor support.
Identify deviation opportunities analyzing data for select customers/products (product and customer specific by vendor).
Review for large volume movement from a singular product, or group of products from a singular vendor.
Examine regional and national deviation averages for products to confirm the best possible financial deal for the customer.
Determine the priority by customer/item.
Identify conversion opportunities for other “like” products.
Based on the list of products denied preferred pricing, review for similar products that may have an opportunity for deviations.
Collaborate with the Category Management team to determine if a conversion is financially worthwhile (PAs, etc.).
Other duties as assigned by manager.