Region Merchandising Analyst at US Foods

Twinsburg, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pricing Experience, Quantitative Skills, Analytical Skills, Sales Support, Business Acumen, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Collaboration, Reporting, Category Management, Deviation Analysis, Conversion Opportunities, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE 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. RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Pricing Manager; Region Pricing Manager; Area President; AVP of Merchandising and Marketing and area sales team (VP Sales, Sales Manager, DSMs, CSC, and TMs). External: Manage the relationship with customers and vendors WORK ENVIRONMENT Hybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Pricing experience within foodservice or food manufacturing companies PRIME pricing system knowledge PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time. OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO - FREQUENCY: STAND - OCCASIONALLY WALK - OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE - OCCASIONALLY SIT - CONTINUOUSLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light) - N/A 21-50 lbs (Medium) - N/A 51-100 lbs (Heavy) - N/A Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - N/A CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light) - N/A 21-50 lbs (Medium) - N/A 51-100 lbs (Heavy) - N/A Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - N/A PUSH/PULL 1 - OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2 - OCCASIONALLY STOOP/SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY KNEEL - OCCASIONALLY BEND - OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER - OCCASIONALLY TWIST - OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS 3 - OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4 - OCCASIONALLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5 - OCCASIONALLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $60,000 - $90,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Responsibilities

The Region Merchandising Analyst will work with vendor partners to secure pricing deviations and collaborate with the procurement team to analyze cost competitiveness. They will also track deviations and compliance through regular reporting.