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About Wakefern Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, and Di Bruno Bros. Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices. About You The Gross Profit Analyst supports the Gross Profit – Inventory Reporting Department by overseeing the accuracy and integrity of weekly financial reports across member service stores. This role requires deep expertise in gross profit and inventory accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in systems such as ORACLE, RAPID, MicroStrategy, and Outlook. The analyst serves as a key liaison between storeowners, managers, and Wakefern staff, ensuring timely communication and resolution of financial inquiries. Success in this role demands exceptional time management, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Opportunities for involvement in financial reporting projects and process improvement initiatives are also part of the role. Essential Job Functions: The essential job functions of this position relate to member services responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Analyze weekly Flash reports—including Sales and Gross Profit—as well as Fed-In, WROP, GP Summary, and Multiweek reports to ensure accuracy and consistency across all member stores. Investigate anomalies in inventory values and percentages and communicate findings to store management., • Coordinate inventory data collection from stores and prepare rollsheets for nonperishable inventory audits conducted by third-party service providers. Evaluate and process inventory adjustments requested by store personnel or ownership., • Record RX Department credits and shrink entries for returned products to maintain accurate inventory balances. Manage monthly and quarterly RX accruals to support financial reporting., • Maintain and reconcile quarterly promotional schedules and related balance sheet accounts, including those for inventory, product, and RX accruals., • Support midyear and year-end financial close processes by preparing schedules and documentation for internal review and external audit. Assist in responding to auditor inquiries and compiling required materials., • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and reporting accuracy., • Participate in ORACLE system testing for Gross Profit reports and Mass Allocations to ensure data integrity and system functionality., • Serve as a primary point of contact for member storeowners, addressing routine and ad hoc inquiries related to Gross Profit and Inventory., • Provide training and guidance to members on interpreting Gross Profit reports and utilizing related tools. May be assigned special projects that leverage financial reporting expertise. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required., • Strong PC skills including Excel, Oracle, and Microsoft Office products., • Ability to multi-task, work independently and meet necessary deadlines, • Strong problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail, • Excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills, • Meets requirements or better on last 2 performance appraisals, • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, fast-paced environment Additional experience considered a plus for this posting • Oracle General Ledger/Oracle Financials, • RAPID, • Awareness of underlying subsystems posting to GL i.e. Cash & Sales, Payroll, AP, AR, GP, etc., • Excel4apps, • Cognos reporting software, • Basic understanding of gross profit Working Conditions & Physical Demands • Ability to work on a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands, including off shift support in the event of critical production testing for upgrades and project go-live., • Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time., • Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) Core Competencies • Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication., • Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships., • Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work., • Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology., • Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth., • Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals. Company Perks • Vibrant Food Centric Culture, • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package, • Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off, • Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program, • Corporate Training and Development University, • Collaborative team environment, • Paid Parental Leave, • 401K, • Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

Purpose Statement: The purpose of a Procurement Analyst is to provide direct support to the procurement staff in the replenishment of ingredients and product. The Procurement Analyst will write and adjust orders, maintain inventory objectives, and serve as a communication liaison between staff and third-party warehouses. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: • Analyze and summarize reports (front page, sale, warehouse, slow turn, and new item analysis); communicate findings to Management, • Utilize Microstrategy to analyze sales and categories as a means to keep Procurement Team Informed, • Execute purchasing objectives while communicating with vendors, • Manage ingredient GP% and execute any activities needed to make improvements, • Identify and implement adjustments needed to ensure sound inventory, • Assist Procurement Team in ongoing research projects Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Utilize Microstrategy to analyze sales and categories as a means to keep Procurement Team informed, • Execute purchasing objectives while communicating with vendors, • Identify and implement order adjustments needed to ensure sound inventory, • Assist Procurement Team in ongoing research projects, • Conduct post-ad analysis for product moving out of the warehouse, • Analyze and summarize reports and communicate findings to division leadership, • Assist in creating strategies and action plans to improve purchasing functions and activities, • Contract compliance review and analysis, • Assist in developing new insights through the analysis of internal and external data sources, • Craft compelling, fact-based presentations for audiences with different levels of experience and seniority, • Complete cost analysis, bid analysis, and other financial reviews as necessary Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or business related filed, • Supermarket or other retail experience (minimum of two years preferred), • Prior inventory and/or warehouse distribution experience desired, • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines, • Well-developed computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP, • Strong customer service and leadership skills, • Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, • Experience with project planning and/or project management, • Strong attention to detail Working Conditions & Physical Demands • Ability to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to adhere to the company's four day in office work requirement Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $59,000 to $75,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

Job DescriptionDescription: Position: Updates Deployment Analyst Location: New Jersey/Remote Reports to: Gautham Rajendran – Setup/Updates Department Manager Type: Full-Time Who We Are: Celerant Technology Corp is a leading provider of premium, advanced retail management software for retail organizations. Our software, developed in-house, manages all areas of the retail business including point of sale, inventory management, warehouse, distribution, allocation, e-commerce, sales back office, advanced reporting and more. We give retailers the capabilities necessary to run their operation both efficiently and profitably. Celerant is a successful software company that is rapidly expanding. The main headquarters are located in Iselin, New Jersey and, as well as additional offices in Georgia, California, Texas and Turks and Caicos. For more information, visit us at . Overview: The Updates Deployment Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, scheduling and performing client software updates in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will be organized and be able to maintain a productive schedule while also being detail-orientated to perform software updates accurately and reliably. The candidate should also be able to communicate clearly to clients and other internal staff members through means of emails, forms, and phone calls, escalating to the department manager as necessary. Key Responsibilities: · Review and schedule client software updates in a timely manner · Follow established processes for documentation and tracking of updates · Provide satisfactory communication with clients to guide them through the updates process · Escalate issues to the technical support team, development team, project manager and department manager as necessary · Responsible for other duties as assigned by manager to meet business needs Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 5+ years of equivalent experience · SQL programming and relational database knowledge · Ability to start work at around 7am ET and occasionally earlier as required · Ability to occasionally work late nights and weekends as required · Strong attention to detail and quality of work Preferred Qualifications: · Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Apache Tomcat, and Java is preferred · Experience with retail software or providing technical support in small/medium business applications Bottom of Form Compensation: Competitive Salary with major growth potential, medical benefits, 401K, flexible spending account, 15 PTO days annually, optional dental/optical coverage. Salary range is $40,000-$55,000 depending on experience. Requirements: Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 5+ years of equivalent experience · SQL programming and relational database knowledge · Ability to start work at around 7am ET and occasionally earlier as required · Ability to occasionally work late nights and weekends as required · Strong attention to detail and quality of work Preferred Qualifications: · Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Apache Tomcat, and Java is preferred · Experience with retail software or providing technical support in small/medium business applications