PURCHASING ASSISTANT- WINE AND BEER

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Overview

The Job in a Nutshell

Under the direction of the Category Manager, the Purchasing Assistant – Wine and Beer, supports results by assisting with assortments, new products, promotions, pricing, and store‑level coordination to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution.

Responsibilities

Main Ingredients:

Assortments & Planograms

• Support planogram and assortment maintenance to ensure store‑level accuracy and compliance
• Use internal systems and data tools to analyze assortments and provide recommendations
• Maintain site‑specific set information and manage updates related to new and discontinued items

New Products & Vendor Support

• Assist with new product screening, documentation review, and vendor setup
• Support product quality reviews and compliance with applicable regulations
• Participate in new product review processes and documentation

Ordering & Inventory

• Support promotional, new products, and new store ordering activities
• Assist with inventory reviews, recalls, returns, and discontinued items

Promotions & Pricing

• Support promotional execution, documentation, and validation of vendor funding
• Assist with pricing updates, price change processing, and discrepancy resolution
• Proof promotional materials and maintain related records

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a support contact for stores, vendors, brokers, and internal partners
• Collaborate closely with Category Managers to ensure timely and accurate execution

Qualifications

Recipe for Success: