Senior Specialist - Food Promotions
About The Position
The Senior Specialist - Food Promotions supports the management team in profitably planning weekly and seasonal food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives. The role works with Managers and Senior Managers to develop promotional strategies, analyze market and historical sales data, conduct pricing research, maintain planning systems and databases, and coordinate product assortments and launch timelines. It also works across Supply Chain, Marketing, and Purchasing Administration to meet deadlines, resolve operational issues, and ensure accurate promotional execution. The position audits circulars and marketing materials, improves planning processes and documentation, and supports national and international cross-functional projects. It monitors efficient use of team resources and applies cost-reduction initiatives while identifying local opportunities for optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or at least 3 years of retail store/field leadership experience such as Department Manager or Assistant Store Manager in lieu of a degree.
- 2–4 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management.
- In-depth knowledge of purchasing processes and market research.
- Strong analytical, intercultural communication, networking, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel as needed to perform the role, potentially including weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Co-develop promotional strategies for assigned categories with Managers and Senior Managers, using market analysis and historical sales data to optimize future volume forecasting.
- Conduct weekly store and market pricing research on promotional items to ensure competitive positioning and accuracy across retail channels.
- Maintain the Promotional Planning System (APT) and item planning databases accurately to support weekly pricing and promotional builds.
- Coordinate with Purchasing/Buying teams on domestic item inclusion in seasonal and weekly In/Out assortments, and track product life-cycle timelines to support target-week launches.
- Liaise with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Purchasing Administration to monitor deadlines, resolve operational bottlenecks, and safeguard promotional execution.
- Audit weekly circulars and marketing materials for price and item accuracy before customer release.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including updates to Standard Operating Procedures and instructional guidelines.
- Support national and international cross-functional projects and align deliverables with promotional deadlines and corporate business goals.
- Monitor the efficient day-to-day use of team financial and material resources, apply established cost-reduction initiatives, and identify local opportunities for optimization.
Benefits
- 10% employee-only discount on purchases made at Lidl stores
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for sickness or vacation
- Dedicated training plans
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
- Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance
- Total Well-Being Program
- DailyPay, a voluntary benefit providing access to pay on the employee’s schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
