Category Specialist
About the role
Take your career further with McLane! The McLane team drives success across a diverse group of professionals—from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics—working together seamlessly to keep operations running smoothly. As a member of the team you’ll learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in running the computer during Center for Category Innovation (CCI) sessions.
- Assist the merchandising team and sales team with planogram creation and maintenance.
- Assist with auditing and maintaining the image and dimension database for the CCI Department.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining planogram count to stay under the required threshold.
- Assist with the prep and clean‑up process for CCI sessions.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and ordering catered lunches for CCI meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills and Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of relevant experience.
- Strong organization and time‑management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Working Conditions
Office environment. This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective on day 60).
- FSA/HSA options and company‑paid life insurance.
- Vacation time and sick leave accrual from day 1.
- Paid holidays after 90 days.
- 401(k) profit‑sharing plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Location: United States – Texas, Temple (South Campus Business Unit GR995). Full‑time, day shift, regular employee status.