Produce Specialist II

Overview

Job Description

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply.

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Function is to serve as the “produce resident expert” to our Members and sales team. This position fields calls and emails from Members and either provides great Customer Service to resolve any issues or routes the issue to the appropriate leader to obtain resolution. This position is a key position in the department for identifying and resolving issues in pricing, promotions, ordering, inventory control, shrink minimization, and delivery to ensure financial success for our Division and our Members.

• Monitor the operational accuracy of all maintenance transactions to Member retail price files and support systems. This includes auditing data transmissions between AWG and Member systems. Work with Members and AWG personnel to identify and document problems and to coordinate resolutions within in the produce department.
• Assist in utilizing communication methods to sell short dated product to avoid salvage, promote vendor promotions to provide additional sales opportunities to our Members.
• As needed, run special programs and jobs for system testing, to identify problems, resolve issues, create reports, and print shelf label requests. Complete special requests for price file builds and loads, labels, and reports. Create and maintain ongoing documentation for all functions performed.
• Network with other AWG departments. Work as a Member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our Members, associates and division management.
• This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. The Flawless Execution method will be utilized in all planning and communication. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Work within APG and create various reports based on provided requirements.
• Assist stores in set up and merchandising as identified to promote key seasonal items to maximize sales

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation will be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position.

Retail grocery store experience required.

Degree not required, but equivalent work experience in retail; or three (3) years related experience and/or training in grocery retail management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions providing a hardship is not required of the company or Membership. Indoors. Adequate heating,…