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Merchandising Analyst (Candy)

Woonsocket, RI ยท On-site

$43K - $93K/yr

... Merchandising organization in the candy category. This position will play a critical role in ... Develops reports and dashboards to present data and insights to stakeholders and senior management.

Packaging Engineer II/Sr.

Loves Park, IL ยท On-site

$75K - $105K/yr

Collaborate with external packaging, merchandising, and design experts; lead packaging and in-store ... Modest monthly candy allotment The anticipated target range for this role is: $75,000-105,000 per ...

Buyer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the ... the merchandising team. โ€ข Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if ...

Buyer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the ... the merchandising team. ยท Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if ...

Junior Food Buyer

College Point, NY ยท On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the ... to the merchandising team. * Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if ...

Junior Buyer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the ... the merchandising team. ยท Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if ...

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How much do senior candy merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior candy merchandiser in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do senior merchandisers do?

Senior candy merchandisers are responsible for managing the display and stocking of candy products in retail stores. They plan and execute merchandising strategies, monitor inventory levels, and ensure product presentation aligns with company standards. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of retail environments are essential for this role.

How much does a senior merchandiser get paid?

A senior candy merchandiser typically earns between $30,000 and $45,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. They often work flexible hours and may receive benefits such as bonuses or health insurance.

What is the highest paid merchandiser?

Senior Candy Merchandisers tend to earn higher salaries compared to entry-level merchandisers, with top earners making around $50,000 to $60,000 annually. Factors such as experience, location, and company size can influence compensation, and some may receive bonuses or benefits based on performance and responsibilities.

What are the 7 rules of merchandising?

For a Senior Candy Merchandiser, the 7 rules of merchandising include ensuring product visibility, maintaining attractive displays, organizing items logically, managing inventory effectively, keeping displays clean and stocked, understanding customer preferences, and adhering to store policies. These principles help maximize sales and enhance the shopping experience in a retail environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for successful merchandising.
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Candy & Snacks Category Manager

Candy & Snacks Category Manager

Carrie Rikon & Associates

College Point, NY

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Position: Candy & Snacks Category Manager
Location: College Point, NY (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Salary: $125,000-$130,000

The food companyย is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Order products to meet forecasted demand.
  • Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times.
  • Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining the service level and minimizing distress
  • Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
  • Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
  • Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
  • Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
  • Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.
  • Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness.
  • Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
  • Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
  • Maintain all necessary department files and records.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facilityย in a timely manner.
  • Remote access (buying system) from home or off site location when necessary.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3ย plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
  • Must currently be a Category Manager in candy and/or snacks (either or)
  • Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
  • Understanding ofย beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fast-basedย decisions.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong computer aptitude in MS Office, including Word andย Excel.
  • Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits