Responsibilities:

• Supports Promotions, Prime, and Everyday Low-Cost processes.
• Performs a variety of promo support assignments, working with fellow Team Members, learning and accepting guidance to develop a basic understanding of current global promotional processes.
• Performs basic functionalities of a promo specialist, including:
  • Inbox management,
  • Category Management communication,
  • Supplier Communication,
  • Monthly planner management, inputting promotion details including timeframe, items, discount and supplier funding.
  • Ensures all planned promotions are implemented across Merchandising systems.

• Receives large volumes of excel files from suppliers via email and the supplier portal.
• Performs basic processes associated with pre-orders, reporting, and follow up.
• Enters data and ensures data accuracy for analysis on promotions and EDLC programs.
• Maintains data integrity across multiple applications.
• Develops working relationships with suppliers and Category Managers, communicating with each in a timely fashion.
• Is accountable for accuracy and timeliness in all activities.
• Gains familiarity with Merchandising Support policies, procedures and practices.
• With guidance, learns to perform the duties of a Merchandising Support Specialist, including:
  • Manually entering data into merchandising management data systems,
  • Providing superior customer service to global Team Members, regions, stores, and suppliers,

• Actively participates in team meetings.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills:

• Familiarity with procurement or related accounting-type administrative support.
• Desire and ability to learn new applications and processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to write and use functions within is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Familiar with data presentation including charts and pivot tables.
• Familiar with data analysis tools
• Basic reading, analytical, and deductive / inductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to write and proof-read reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Receives close supervision or is guided by detailed instructions for all work.
• Listens to and asks questions to understand team, partner and customer needs and seek clarification.
• Develops working relationships with internal team and supported work groups.
• Organizes and completes tasks according to assigned priorities.
• Shows initiative by asking questions and seeking to increase own knowledge and contribution.
• Provides regular updates on work progression.
• Works on routine assignments requiring limited judgment.
• Resolves routine questions, referring more complex issues to higher levels.
• Follows standard procedures and written direction to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ensures accuracy of data and information provided to team and other stakeholders.
• Gains understanding of the WFM organizational structure, associated hierarchy and approval levels.
• Gains understanding of the types and timing of various departmental deadlines and events.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.