Operations Merchandising Specialist at Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Data Entry, Replenishment Ordering, Pricing, Vendor Programs, Promotional Execution, Data Accuracy, SOP Adherence, Reporting, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication, Spreadsheet Proficiency, Data Systems

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Grow your career with us here at Mustard Seed! At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way. Job SummaryThe Merchandising Operations Specialist helps keep merchandising systems running smoothly across the Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Nutrition, and Health & Beauty departments in our store locations. The role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory, clean item master data, reliable replenishment processes, and consistent promotional execution to support a strong in-stock performance. This is a hands-on, execution-driven position that plays a key part in making sure pricing, ordering, vendor programs, and promotional activity are set up correctly and carried out consistently across stores. Responsibilities Manage replenishment ordering in alignment with established SOPs and monitor product movement to identify out-of-stock risks. Maintain accurate order quantities based on delivery schedules and address service-level issues with distributors. Update and manage item master data, including pack sizes, costs, vendor information, and APL accuracy. Prepare, validate, and upload pricing files; support new item and vendor setup through accurate documentation. Load promotional pricing and vendor program details; track and reconcile credits, billbacks, and co-op participation. Assist with promotional performance reporting and seasonal program preparation. Generate inventory, movement, margin, and shrink reports; maintain shrink summaries and process recalls. Support merchandising compliance through template maintenance and accurate execution of SOPs. Maintain documentation, trackers, and logs, and flag data or operational exceptions. Travel to offsite vendor engagements with/without the Category Manager to generate business Performs other duties as assigned. Working ConditionsWorks in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc. Equipment Operated Computer Pricing Gun Scanning Gun Telephone General Office Equipment Requirements Education And Experience High school education or equivalent is required 2+ years of retail experience is required 2+ years of data entry experience is strongly preferred Previous experience in receiving, merchandising, or replenishment ordering is a plus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities High attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to follow structured processes and SOPs consistently Comfort working with spreadsheets and data-entry systems Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct and control Interpersonal skills Basic computer skills using the windows operating system including internet, printing, and email General knowledge of store products Physical Requirements Bending Standing Sitting Communication (Verbal) Carrying 50 lbs. Reading Walking Hearing (Auditory) Reaching Telephone Usage Lifting 50 lbs. Writing Grasping Operating Equipment Sight or Peripheral Vision Ability to travel between stores Ability to travel out of state for trade shows

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring merchandising systems run smoothly across multiple departments by maintaining accurate inventory, clean item master data, and reliable replenishment processes. Key duties include managing ordering, updating item master data, loading promotional pricing, and tracking financial reconciliation related to vendor programs.