Retail Labor Management Administrative Assistant

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®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, Gourmet Garage®, DiBruno Bros.®, and Morton Williams® banners.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 YouThe Retail Labor Management Administrative Assistant provides administrative, reporting, and analytical support to the Retail Labor Management team. This role assists in maintaining labor scheduling systems, preparing labor reports, managing data integrity, coordinating communications with retail locations, and supporting initiatives designed to optimize workforce productivity and labor expense management.This temporary position is located in Edison, NJ. The assignment is expected to last from 3-6 months.What You’ll Do Collect/Enter store characteristics into Logile labor management systemPrepare data comparisons forecast/actualsStaffing parameter entry - taking store hours of operations by department and entering them into the templates and uploading them into the Logile systemPerform some system administrative work in Logile as it arisesCommunicate with retail locations to survey, collect and validate information and characteristicsRespond to inquiries from stores and corporate partners.Participate in department team meetings and discussions pertaining to retail information, data and collected characteristicsWhat We Are Looking For Minimum 2 years of collegeExceptional MS Office skills with advanced Excel skillsAbility to adapt to new systemsWell-developed oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskDemonstrated high level of customer serviceStrong attention to detailAbility to interface with all levels of Wakefern / ShopRite AssociatesAbility to work 5 days onsite, 40 hours per weekHow you’ll succeed 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.How you’ll workProlonged periods of time in front of a computerCompany PerksVibrant Food-Centric CultureCorporate Training and Development UniversityCollaborative team environmentCommunity volunteer involvementCompensation and BenefitsThe salary for this position is $25-$30 per hour. Placement in the salary 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, 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.