Data Merchandiser

CFS

South San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Category Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Documentation, File Maintenance, File Management, Grocery Stores, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, POS Merchandising, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Merchandising, Product Pricing, Product/Service Launch, Promotional Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Retail, Retail Merchandising, Retail Operations, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Promotions, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Time Management
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Data Merchandiser


Location: South San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Industry: Grocery Retail


We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Merchandiser to support and maintain the data that drives pricing, promotions, item setup, and merchandising execution across multiple grocery store locations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate product information, promotional activity, and point-of-sale data integrity throughout the organization.


The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with grocery retail knowledge and enjoys working with large datasets, pricing structures, product hierarchies, and promotional programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy turning data into operational accuracy, we'd like to hear from you.


What You'll Do


Data & Item Management



  • Maintain item master files, UPCs, PLUs, departments, categories, and product attributes.

  • Create, update, and validate new item setups across multiple store locations.

  • Manage pricing changes, promotional pricing, markdowns, and vendor-funded promotions.

  • Ensure accurate synchronization of item and pricing data between POS and back-office systems.

  • Support scale item maintenance and integration with store systems.


Merchandising & Promotional Support



  • Execute weekly and monthly promotional changes.

  • Coordinate pricing and promotional updates with merchandising, purchasing, and store operations teams.

  • Verify promotional accuracy and resolve discrepancies before launch.

  • Support category managers with item maintenance, product launches, and assortment changes.

  • Assist with seasonal resets, product transitions, and merchandising initiatives.


Data Integrity & Reporting



  • Audit POS and product data for accuracy and consistency.

  • Analyze pricing, sales, and promotional data to identify errors and opportunities for improvement.

  • Perform data validation and reconciliation using Excel and reporting tools.

  • Generate reports to support merchandising, operations, accounting, and leadership teams.

  • Maintain documentation for data management processes and standards.


Cross-Functional Support



  • Serve as a key resource for stores regarding item, pricing, and promotion-related questions.

  • Collaborate with vendors and technology partners to resolve data-related issues.

  • Support system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements.

  • Help establish best practices for retail data governance and merchandising accuracy.


Qualifications


Required



  • 3+ years of experience in grocery retail, merchandising, POS administration, pricing, or item file management.

  • Experience working with POS and back-office retail systems.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, formulas, data analysis, and reporting.

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.


Preferred



  • Experience with grocery retail systems such as BR Data, Encore, Truno, or similar platforms.

  • Knowledge of grocery pricing structures, promotions, and category management.

  • Experience with scale management systems and PLU maintenance.

  • Understanding of retail reporting, inventory, and merchandising processes.

  • Experience supporting multi-store retail operations.



Salary range DOE $100,000- $140,000
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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/