Associated Wholesale Grocers

Accounts Payable

• Review, process, and reconcile high volumes of vendor product invoices from paper and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) streams
• Run daily exception reports and reference raw EDI data, PO numbers, and receiving receipts to ensure billing accuracy
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Warehouse, and AP Leadership to resolve payment blockers and verify receiving records
• Use Content Manager, OnDemand, Balances, and PeopleSoft to research payables and reconcile accounts
• Provide prompt, professional service to internal and external partners
• Manage and follow up on inquiries via ServiceNow
• Streamline routine tasks and take on higher-level projects and strategic initiatives

Accounts Payable Assistant

Representative

• Increase Center Store sales through effective shelf management and selling tools in AWG member stores
• Sell members on new items, conversions, void filling, and proper shelf placement across the AWG Center Store portfolio
• Execute category shelf work via planogram
• Assist with new store tagging and resets
• Execute monthly focus objectives, including new items, conversions, distribution voids, promotional opportunities, pallets, and shippers
• Work with brokers and vendors on store resets, new stores, remodels, equipment, and shelving projects
• Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, emphasizing AWG Brands and HGS
• Provide placement insights and recommendations based on customer assortment and planogram decisions
• Suggest products, product lines, and promotional activities; analyze slow-moving items to encourage orders
• Be responsible for sales numbers within the assigned territory
• Assist in member training on AWG Center Store retail programs
• Provide merchandising ideas and support for end caps, supplemental ads, digital coupons, and demo programs
• Complete required territory reporting for the Center Store Sales Manager
• Travel 60–80%, including some overnight travel

Accounts Payable Assistant

Grocery Merchandising Representative