Analyst - Purchasing (Promotions)
Company: Lidl US
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
LocationHQ3500 S Clark StreetArlington, VA 22202 USAEmployment
TypeFull-TimeExperience LevelExperiencedEmployment
AreaPurchasingReference number273528Target Start
Date02/06/2023SummaryThe Analyst - Purchasing (Food Promotions) is
responsible for supporting the managers with tasks to profitably
plan for all weekly and seasonal food promotions, based on market
analysis and company objectives. This individual assists in
proposing promotional items, planning sales, and setting retail
prices for assigned promotional product categories as well as
carrying out support functions for managers. Telework Policy allows
for up to 5 days of work from home a week depending on business
needs and manager discretion. What You'll Do--- Support in planning
and forecasting weekly and seasonal promotional assortments by the
necessary deadlines--- Prepare promotional market analysis and
propose new promotional products and strategy initiatives for
assigned categories--- Analyze past sales to adapt and improve
future planning--- Prepare weekly market pricing research for
promotional items--- Accurately maintain item planning in the
promotional planning system (APT)--- Review/confirm/maintain order
data in German ordering system (FAP)--- Collaborate
cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, and purchasing
administration departments to troubleshoot potential issues and
ensure deadlines are met--- Proof and ensure information accuracy
of items in the promotional leaflet and other marketing
materials--- Monitor new product development timelines to ensure
items can be planned for desired weeks--- Handle, respond to, and
direct incoming correspondence and calls with corporate and
international teams in a timely manner--- Perform other duties as
assignedWhat You'll Need--- Bachelor's degree in business or
related field--- In lieu of a bachelors degree, 5 years of
experience in a related field is required--- 1-2 years of
experience in a related field.--- Strong communication skills---
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills--- Knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Visio--- Strong financial acumen to
help plan and achieve profitable promotions--- Strong time
management skills to achieve deadlines--- Strong attention to
detail--- Advanced German language skills--- This position commutes
between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less
than 25% of the timeWhat You'll ReceiveAt Lidl, we know that in
order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best.
That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits
packages in the industry.All our Lidl employees are eligible to
receive the following benefits:Medical Dental Vision coveragePaid
Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)401k Plan (+ 5% company match and no
vesting schedule)And so much more, visit our benefits page for more
details and the latest updatesIn addition to the great benefits
above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits:
Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance,
Parental Leave - 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents,
Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.
Keywords: Lidl US, Arlington , Analyst - Purchasing (Promotions), Professions , Arlington, Virginia
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