Merchant I

Job Overview

The Merchant I supports the operational core of produce merchandising, focused heavily on execution. This role owns daily replenishment, inbound coordination, supplier communication, MDM/SKU accuracy, digital shelf accuracy, and the data workflows required to keep assigned categories running smoothly. Merchant I also provides foundational analytical and operational support directly to Merchant II, building the competencies required to progress into a Merchant II role over time.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution

• Execute daily replenishment for assigned items, including passings, medius workflows, order validation, and issue resolution.
• Manage inbound coordination, including supplier timing, delivery issues, quality flags, and communication with logistics and/or operations.
• Maintain high-quality master data. including attribute accuracy and lifecycle updates.
• Monitor and action OOS, DOH, cuts, shrink, and support with root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Ensure strong executional hygiene across all operational processes.

Supplier Communication & Daily Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier communication for operational topics (orders, shortages, timing). to day supplier communication for operational topics (orders, shortages, timing).
• Log issues, maintain documentation, and escalate structural supplier issues to Merchant III
• Provide clean data inputs to assist Merchant III in supplier reviews and sourcing work.

Digital Shelf Accuracy & Item Integrity

• Conduct regular audits of digital content for assigned items, ensuring correct attributes, correct images, correct naming conventions, correct descriptions, and alignment to merchandising standards.
• Validate digital updates following item changes, sourcing events, or category resets.

Category Support

• Have a deep knowledge of item and category supply and demand trends. Provide insight on assortment gaps, or merchandising opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis for inventory, inbound, or execution issues.
• Support limited, introductory exposure to category strategy work.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years in merchandising, planning, replenishment, analysis, supply chain, or produce-related roles.
• Strong organizational skills, comfort with data, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn digital merchandising, sourcing fundamentals, and category management principles.

Success Measures

• Accuracy and reliability of replenishment execution.
• Reduction in OOS, DOH volatility, cuts, and execution errors.
• Clean and accurate MDM/SKU data.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting and analyses provided to Merchant III.
• Demonstrated progression toward Merchant II competency areas.

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About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

EEO Statement

Baldor believes in equal employment opportunity for all. We continue to build a culture of belonging where everyone is important within a more inclusive workforce and a better world. It is our policy that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. Baldor will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!