Retail Merchandising Specialist

Cencora

Retail Merchandising Specialist implementing store layouts, planograms, and inventory strategies for Cencora’s U.S. pharmaceutical distribution services.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in store layout and design, effective merchandising strategies, and inventory management. Proficient in utilizing analytical data for product placement and sales assessment while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Store Layout & DesignMerchandising ConceptsInventory ManagementAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Merchandise ArrangementInventory ReplenishmentPlanogram UsageABC ReportingMathematical SkillsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Selling SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCreativityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCRM SoftwareVisio

Industry Keywords

Store ResetProduct RelocationCommunity PharmacyHealth SystemsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement company standards for store appearance and merchandise arrangement in collaboration with in-store personnel
Assist new customers with initial store setup and optimal merchandise stocking techniques
Evaluate store stock levels and replenish inventory by placing orders or suggesting quantities
Remove damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves and administer returns for qualified stores
Support product relocation, store resets, and labeling for new and existing inventories
Merchandise specific store categories using planograms and store-specific analytical data
Consult with customers on product placement and merchandising concepts
Use ABC reporting data to assess product sales and ordering from distribution centers
Generate tailored reports for store personnel as needed
Prepare Store Layout & Design drawings using Visio
Record store activities and observations in CRM
Collaborate with Community & Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Business Development Sales teams
Attend district and regional meetings, trainings, and tradeshows as needed
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year Bachelor's Degree Program or equivalent combination of experience and education
Normally requires less than two to four years of directly related and progressively responsible experience
Good selling skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of ABC policies, programs, services, and products
Effective oral and written communication
Strong creativity skills; focused and disciplined
Strong interpersonal skills
Good mathematical and analytical skills
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel 50%+ within the assigned territory and other areas if needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities