Business Support Specialist II - SVU

Job Description:SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded, spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest food distributor to retail stores in the United States, we also provide a robust suite of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and thousands of independent retailers.Combined, SUPERVALU’s two lines of business provide a wealth of diverse opportunities to grow and to contribute to a thriving enterpriseOur Philosophy:Ongoing pursuit of excellence is a way of life at SUPERVALU and a key to our success. To achieve excellence, we seek associates who will contribute innovative business solutions. We embrace change and welcome others who do. Our employees are as diverse as our opportunities - representing all ages, backgrounds and parts of the country. What they have in common is: talent, passion, sense of urgency, focus, standards, integrity - and an unsurpassed customer orientation. They form the foundation of our SUPERVALU Advantage - the key to our continuing success.Title: PURPOSEThe Business Support Specialist (BSS) is responsible for executing specialized support tasks in a specific department. These functions are exercised across various systems and require timely input with a high level of accuracy.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESPrimary responsibilities for the BSS will include one or more of the following:Ad/Promo Responsibilities: Responsible for gathering and inputting information into the promotional planning systems and communicating that information to the appropriate banners and/or regionsAssortment and Presentation Responsibilities: Responsible for keeping the information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systemsPricing Responsibilities: Responsible for communicating pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate banners and regions; responsible for accurate input of pricing informationSourcing Responsibilities: Responsible for accurate input of deals into the appropriate systems Assists the BDMs and BSMs in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotionsPlanning Responsibilities: Provides as needed support to the BDM and BSM related to planning Will assist in gathering appropriate information, record keeping and filing related to planning processIn Addition to the Above: Ad Proofing Information gathering, compiling and spread sheet creation Develop and maintain basic Excel templates Provides consistent feedback to banner and regional staffs Acts as a point of contact for banner requests or questions Acts as a liaison between other Business Planning Groups Maintains complex records Responds to inquiries in area of responsibility Collects data/information for department use in special projects or reports Updates information and reports typically on the computer Checks information for accuracy Prepares and balances data Answers department phones as needed and routes to appropriate area Reviews information/data and makes decisions within well defined guidelines, parameters, and instruction Examines and prioritizes documents to determine work to be completed or best course of action Collects information for specific department reports Creates and maintains complex reports Sorts, files and maintains invoices, receipts, contracts, or other special department documents Compiles minor statistical data Makes and checks routine one and two step math calculations Completes keyboarding projects such as preparing correspondence and mailings Checks own work for accuracy Coordinates special programs and/or eventsClick here to apply via the SuperValu Career Opportunity PortalJob Experience:JOB REQUIREMENTSRelevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• High School education and 0-1 years of retail merchandising experience with a solid understanding of operations, systems, category management and merchandising• Reading, writing, math and communication skills at a proficient level• Ability to follow verbal or written instruction• Keyboarding proficiency• Math skills at a proficient level • Computer skills: word processing and/or spreadsheetThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.Expected Travel Time: None Company: Supervalu Location: Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Company: Supervalu