Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising Assistant Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 Department: Category Sales Work Model: Hybrid Make us your BEST Choice!

Position Summary:

This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly.

Description of Work:

• Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the
• Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors
• with accuracy daily
• Enter, track and process billing each period
• Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory
• Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed
• Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance
• Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties

Competencies:

Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner.

Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met. Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution. Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred but not required
• Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances,
• OnDemand, Peoplesoft
• Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience
• Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred
• Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills
• Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be a team player

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2026 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus