GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Merchandise Contracts and Services Specialist (reporting to the Supervisor of Merchandise Process Transformation) will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of merchandise’s digital transformation tools focused on Pricing, Promotion, Assortment, and Contract Negotiation at QuickChek. The Merchandise Specialist will be responsible for the implementation, management, and future development of all process transformation tools at QuickChek and will assist with the same tools on the MUSA side. The specialist will collect and organize all feedback related to the tools, assist the category managers when needed, and be an advocate for the models, all while tracking and reporting on the performance of price changes, monthly promotions, assortment recommendations, and contract valuation. The specialist will utilize the exist process to function in these models but will be expected to help improve the processes or tools as needed. The specialist will measure the impact to cost of goods and track margin rate and margin dollars within Beverages, Candy, Snacks and General Merchandise categories. Synthesizes key insights from data, determines best practices, develops actionable insights, and articulates recommendations for the current business functions they oversee. Works directly with vendors and merch/field leadership to identify business requirements and enhancements. Oversees the implementation or development of systems to capture business operation information and actionable insights.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Collects, updates, builds, and maintains business models to meet the needs of the organization.
 Perform data mining, product level sales reporting, margin projections and growth projections.
 Develop relationships with key vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inventory cost changes, annual contracts, promotional funding, and ensure we are providing the best product for the teams we support.
 Execute annual pricing reviews with Pricebook, by category.
 Assist in the collection and organization of all vendor contracts annually. Tracking funding monthly within these agreements.
 Regular review and analysis of the cost/retail position of the categories.  Identify and resolve cost discrepancies and partner with MUSA accounting to resolve issues on invoice costs.
 Field and respond to product assortment and planogram opportunities and questions voiced by the local sales and operations teams that impact specific store locations.
 Conduct initial setup and ongoing maintenance of invoicing and account receivables.
 Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
 Manages the following vendors and programs, including, but not limited to; CSC – AirVac and CB4.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 6 years related experience and/or training, and 7 to 11 months related management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.