Merchandising Specialist

US Foods

Merchandising Specialist supporting US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor. Managing product requests, new item setup, inventory issues, vendor relationships, and merchandising analytics.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBillings • Montana, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandising processes, including new item setup and inventory management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and resolve issues. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in building vendor relationships within the food service supply chain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ExperienceMerchandising ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

New Item SetupInventory ManagementAnalyticsRebate SolicitationUS Foods Systems KnowledgePRISM SkillsMerlin SkillsTandem Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSolutions-Focused Approach

Industry Keywords

Food Service Supply ChainCategory OperationsService RequestsExcess Inventory ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Area Merchandising function by resolving service requests, new item setup, and excess and obsolete inventory issues
Act as the central escalation point for product specifications, availability, substitutions, and merchandising issues
Manage the New Item Request process and tracking log, including approvals and 30/60/90-day follow-up
Support Category Operations Managers with analytics requests, local flyer item selection, rebate solicitation, Roll Out Book reviews, and assortment projects
Partner on excess and obsolete inventory follow-up, CASIS billings, vendor meeting preparation, and post-launch reviews
Respond to RSC inquiries related to merchandising activities
Develop subject matter expertise in US Foods systems and tools
Build and maintain broker and vendor relationships
Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate merchandising updates and resolve issues accurately and timely

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of purchasing, merchandising, sales, or customer service experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
College degree or equivalent distribution and/or food service supply chain work experience
Previous US Foods experience preferred
PRISM/Merlin/Tandem skills preferred
Strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated focus on delivering effective service to internal and external customers
Ability to research issues, escalate as needed, and follow through with urgency while overcoming obstacles using a solutions-focused approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the interview process and employment
Spanish-language job site and application access