Item, Retail & Promotions Specialist

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Item, Retail & Promotional Specialist provides administrative and tactical support to the Category Manager, Buyer, Stores, and Department to ensure the accuracy and efficient management of product information, pricing, promotions, and vendor data. This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote. This role is located in St Louis, Missouri. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform data workflow facilitation from promotion systems to item maintenance and maintain accuracy for items, retails, promotions, and vendor data, including new item/vendor setups and promotional deals. Execute AI and other workflow enabled processes to drive efficiency. Coordinate and ensure accuracy of ad features, including market versions, photographs, item details, and descriptions for print and digital platforms. Interface with vendors, stores, accounting, warehousing, and advertising to resolve issues such as item sourcing, customer requests, markdowns, and discrepancies. Assemble and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information. Manage vendor portal access and provide training for onboarding new suppliers. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Required Education: Associate’s degree/Junior College Undergraduate education preferred but not required. Experience in retail operations, data quality/pricing audits, merchandising practices, or store operations preferred. Minimum Years of Experience: 1 to 3 years REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge Knowledge of merchandising processes and retail operations. Understanding of data entry/workflow and data accuracy principles. Familiarity with vendor management and onboarding processes. Knowledge of promotional deal structures and ad feature coordination. Understanding of inventory and item sourcing concepts. Understanding of Data Domains and the critical data elements and processes within the respective domain. Deep understanding of Schnucks Item Maintenance and MASS applications Skills & Abilities Proficient written communication skills. Planning and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong data entry and verification skills. Problem-solving skills for resolving store and vendor issues. Interpersonal skills for effective interface with various departments and external contacts. FORMAL POLICY SETTING Policies and procedures associated with the department or division are set by others. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Walking Primarily sitting Standing Primarily sitting Lifting Up to 25 lbs Travel 0-25% Work Environment Standard office environment. May involve periods of focused computer work and communication via phone/email. Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritize and multi-task. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.