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LOGISTICS / FOOD DISTRIBUTION CAREERS

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Category Management is to the wholesaler what marketing is to the manufacturer. It is the process which influences the product selection, method of display, promotions, and pricing - to drive sales at retail. Negotiating with manufacturers, gauging customer attitudes, planning promotions and selecting new products are duties performed by the Category Management staff. Technical Buying is the entry-level position in Category Management. A Technical Buyer forecasts product demands and uses computerized buying systems to purchase product and manage inventory levels.

DISTRIBUTION
Distribution, or logistics, provides the vital link between manufacturers, SUPERVALU, retail stores and ultimately, the consumer. A typical SUPERVALU distribution facility has over 500,000 square feet and holds thousands different products. In addition to planning the least cost and most efficient methods to move food and general merchandise from SUPERVALU facilities to retailers, the distribution function also oversees the management of inventory within SUPERVALU warehouses. SUPERVALU has recently built a state-of-the art distribution facility in Anniston, Alabama, which emphasizes automation and the use of technology in ways that are new to the distribution industry and will further enhance the efficiency of the distribution system.

Typical positions include: Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, Risk Control and Loss Prevention, Dispatcher, Transportation Supervisor.

RETAIL OPERATIONS
Store Management experience is a foundation for a career in Retail Operations. The Retail Business Consultant and Department Specialist advise retail customers on ways to improve a store's profitability. The Retail Business Consultant counsels retailers on marketing strategies, merchandising techniques and operating tools to correct problems or enhance the store. The Retail Business Consultant calls on the Department Specialist to use their technical expertise to solve specific operating problems. The Specialist implements solutions and trains the retail staff to maintain the new product or procedure. Positions in Retail Operations require previous grocery and customer service experience, as well as excellent planning, communication and analytical skills. The Retail Business Consultant should have at least 3 years of supermarket management experience.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
SUPERVALU has a National Customer Service Center that provides support for retailers across the country. The Customer Service team provides a focal point for proactively tracking problems, identifying corrective solutions and facilitating the implementation of these solutions throughout the organization.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SUPERVALU grows its business by increasing the number of retail customers it services. The Business Development team is responsible to grow, protect and maintain market share through affiliations, acquisitions and store development.




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