Merchandising Specialist II

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

This position is responsible for navigating reporting systems to track and monitor customer fill rates, late loads, and critical items. Collects and compiles data from different sources for review by the buyers.

Benefits you can count on:

• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company‑paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Merchandising Specialist II:

• Review pending distribution reports.
• Publish (via print or email) specific reports for buyer and/or manager’s review.
• Facilitate requests for UIN’s as needed.
• Track opportunities communicated from distribution owners of divisions.
• Perform job functions of Merchandising Order Clerk on an as needed basis.
• Assists the senior merchandising analyst in running the computer during lab sessions.
• Assists with the prep and clean‑up process for lab sessions.
• Assists the merchandising team and sales team with planogram creation and maintenance.
• Assists with image database maintenance for the CCI Department.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as Merchandising Specialist II:

• Strong organization/time management skills.
• 2 or more years of experience in purchasing or accounting field.
• Strong word and excel experience.
• Requires HS Diploma.
• Office Environment.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e‑commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry‑defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people‑centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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