Position Overview

The Merchandising Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting Sales and Marketing teams by developing and executing merchandising tools that drive in-store visibility and retail effectiveness. This role owns the end-to-end execution of merchandising materials—including POS, premiums, and sales tools—ensuring alignment with brand objectives and timely delivery to the field.
This position partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and external vendors to translate business needs into effective merchandising solutions while managing timelines, budgets, and vendor performance. This role provides a foundational sales and marketing experience supporting Mission Tortillas—the largest tortilla brand in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising Execution & Project Management
- Manage merchandising projects from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
- Support development and distribution of merchandising tools, including POS materials, premiums, signage, and sales tools
- Develop and obtain approvals for enhancements to existing merchandising materials
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and vendors on design, development, costing, and production
- Ensure merchandising solutions align with brand objectives and retail execution
- Coordinate product samples and logistics
Vendor & Procurement Management
- Manage purchase orders, invoices, vendor data, and budgets through procurement systems
- Partner with Procurement to manage vendor performance and order tracking
- Oversee sourcing, inventory, and distribution of premiums
Process Improvement & Performance Tracking:
- Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce costs
- Track and report on merchandising program performance; identify opportunities to improve execution and cost efficiency
- Ensure vendor compliance with company policies

Education & Experience

Associated degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
1 to 3 years of experience in merchandising, marketing, sales support, or vendor coordination (CPG or retail preferred)
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Microsoft Office proficiency
Vendor management experience
Experience with procurement systems and budget tracking

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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