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Job Overview:
Maintains and updates weekly Zone Pricing, monthly allowance programs for various customers and buying programs. Maintains and reviews items, vendor and customer profiles for accuracy. Collects, audits and maintains items and vendor documents and certificate library. Completes bill back for various programs and other miscellaneous billbacks. Maintains monthly reporting for velocity reports, rebate programs, and special customer contracts. Prepares price lists and related transaction documentation and reporting. Reviews daily exception reports for quality, accuracy, and timeliness of sales and purchasing related transaction/data by performing the following duties.
Job Responsibilities:

• Assigns and creates new Customers. Maintains, audits and updates Customer master file and information.
• Maintains and manages special pricing for assigned customers.
• Maintains promotional programs for authorized customers including reviewing ongoing programs and matching existing ad and magazine allowances when applicable.
• Prints and distributes authorized price lists weekly, bi-weekly, monthly accounts.
• Prints and reviews exception report for possible allowance errors and non-matching purchase orders for allowance discrepancies.
• Maintains bid contracts, bid set up, and special allowance programs.
• Assigns and creates new Vendors and Broker. Maintains, audits and updates Vendor master file and information.
• Validate new supplier legal documentation for adherence to current guidelines.
• Validate new product certificates for product claims.
• Maintains & audits library and log of legal documents from vendors to include Vendor Agreement, W-9's, Guarantee Sale Agreement, Certification of Organic, Kosher, HACAP, etc. and "Certificate of Liability Insurance".
• Compiles report on vendors who are out of compliance with expired "certificate of liability insurance", and other certificates.
• Maintains statistics on new vendor set-ups, changes and missing documentation.
• Assists in vendor and broker set-up in Vendor Portal.
• Communicate with vendor and/or broker for needed documentation or questions relating to the completion of new item set up or are out of compliance due to missing and/or expired certificates.
• Assigns and creates new items. Maintains and updates item master file.
• Ensure controls are in place for product returns and product replacement purchase orders.
• Research and resolve cost discrepancies and product issues with inventory control, Buyer, and Category Director.
• Completes allowances, price corrections, and credits.
• Reviews and balances the bill of lading and IAR log weekly.
• Process billbacks for Spoils, Samples and distressed products.
• Manages vendor fees and processes vendor bill backs according to assigned deadlines including mailing and processing back-up.
• Will assist and cross-train in Trade Show Coordinator responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, college education preferred.
Experience:
• 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required. Must have experience with formatting, filtering, sorting, basic formulas, pivot tables and v-look-ups.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent proofreading skills and command of the English Language.
• Solid writing skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities.

• Heavy data entry

• Self-starter who is comfortable when involved in a wide scope of activities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily workload, and able to meet deadlines.

• Time management skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Work Environment:
Remote Role:
• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .