Pricing and Chain Coordinator

Empire Distributors • Pineville, NC

350d

About The Position

Empire Distributors of NC is hiring for a Pricing and Chain Coordinator for the Charlotte, NC location. This position involves inputting price changes in company and chain stores software programs, assisting with the communication of price changes and promotional information to chain headquarters, and working closely with the Chain Managers to ensure pricing accuracy. The role also includes assisting in projects on a department-wide basis.

Requirements

• College or technical school certification; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral form.
• Knowledge of Internet and Web portal software; Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word required.
• 10-key experience, SAP, Diver, Pocket Advantage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submits all pricing to assigned chain stores.
• Sends all new promotion pricing to their chain's contacts or loads directly on company portals.
• Puts in place new deals for new items.
• Revises existing deals and understands the chain's time requirements for approval.
• Adds additional pricing received after monthly pricing submitted to chains to keep price files accurately updated in accordance with chains' needs.
• Researches and assures new items have been set up properly by verifying details (case size, bottle size) on DSD or company portal.
• Follows up with all parties on any discrepancies.
• Assists with investigating discrepancies at store level or corporate level and correcting as needed.
• Submits new item forms/pricing as needed by Chain Manager.
• Assists on future programs to sell at buyer level.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees