Merchandising Assistant Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 Department: Category Sales Work Model: Hybrid Make us your BEST Choice! Position Summary: This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly. Description of Work: • Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the • Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems • Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors • with accuracy daily • Enter, track and process billing each period • Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory • Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams • Assist with deduction resolution as needed • Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance • Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG • Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager • Assist with special projects and other assigned duties Competencies: Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner. Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met. Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution. Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. Qualifications: • College degree preferred but not required • Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred • Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, • OnDemand, Peoplesoft • Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience • Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred • Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills • Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills • Must be detail oriented • Must be a team player Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2026 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com. Benefits • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time • 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions • Tuition Reimbursement • Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D • Employee Assistance Program • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Wellness Program • Yearly Holiday Bonus