MD Specialist I

The MD Specialist drives store profitability and product performance by combining data-driven store analysis with strategic inventory management. Acts as a key liaison between store managers and the supply chain team to optimize product assortments, pricing, displays, and promotional events.

Store Sales Supervision

• Review weekly sale performance of stores
• Suggest to order and restock missing/shortage items
• Suggest markdowns, price changes, or clear outs on slow moving items
• Suggest sale items and main display items to maximize sales of various categories
• Promote new items suggested by SCM team

Store Operation Supervision

• Maintain store quality results by enforcing HQ standards
• Rotate sale items by best-selling items to provide fresh atmosphere
• Liaise between store and HQ with ad hoc issues
• Conduct store quality to fullfill customer’s need (Better condition, More Varities, Reasonable Price)
• Support store managers with store analysis on operations and efficiency
  Customer Relationship Management
• Act as a communicator between Stores and the HQ by addressing customer issues
• Conduct store analysis to better consult store managers on the store's fortes and weaknesses
• Review marketability of new items suggested by SCM team and provide feedback to improve SCM buyer's purchasing decisions
• Review and Feedback on special events and promotions

Continuous Improvement Project

• Trend Analysis and identify areas of improvement
• Support and participate in assigned continuous Improvement projects

Experiences and Requirement

• Proven 3+ years of work experience in Grocery is preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a Merchandiser or Sales representative
• General office work skill (Excel, Power point)
• Strong Understanding of grocery retail operations
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics preferred
  Experience

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match

• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment)

• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)

• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Celebration & Condolence Benefits

• Holiday Gift certificates

• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account)

• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy

• Relocation Assistance*

• Employee Discount Program (5%)

• Upon Qualification

** All benefits are based on the company policy

Work Hours:

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 6:00pm (45 hours per week)

Work Location :

• 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, 60714

Annual Salary:

• $55,000 ~ $70,000 FLSA Non Exempt

• Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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