Nation's largest retailer-owned cooperative with 365+ supermarkets offering vendor partnerships
• Complete new vendor forms including insurance certificates rated A- or better by A.M. Best
• Provide hold harmless agreements and trading partner terms with original signatures
• Submit sample invoices with proper formatting and detailed product specifications
• Submit new items through Wakefern's New Item Portal with complete product data
• Provide digital content through NielsenIQ Brandbank including high-resolution images
• Complete Global Data Synchronization requirements with 1WorldSync data pool certification
• Maintain 90-day advance notice for promotional allowances and product discontinuations
• Implement EDI capabilities for purchase orders, invoices, and business document exchange
• Adhere to FDA traceability requirements and Country of Origin Labeling for applicable products
Contact appropriate Wakefern procurement manager for your product category and provide comprehensive company and product information for evaluation.
Contact appropriate Wakefern procurement manager for your product category and provide comprehensive company and product information for evaluation.
Complete required vendor forms, insurance certificates, trading partner agreements, and provide product samples for category manager review.
Establish EDI capabilities, complete New Item Portal training, and integrate with Global Data Synchronization and Brandbank systems.
Begin product distribution across cooperative network with ongoing compliance monitoring and performance evaluation through established systems.
Track key metrics including on-time delivery, product quality, promotional compliance, and EDI transaction accuracy through integrated vendor management systems and regular evaluation.
Implement proven strategies for multi-banner operations, leverage collective purchasing power, and maintain compliance with cooperative standards while serving diverse market segments.
Required GDS integration through 1WorldSync data pool for standardized product data exchange, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all cooperative operations and systems.
Web-based platform for product introduction and data management with integrated training requirements and comprehensive validation processes for all new product submissions.
Electronic Data Interchange capabilities for purchase orders, invoices, and business documents with functional acknowledgment requirements and multiple communication options.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
Access comprehensive supplier policies and procedures
New vendor partnership establishment platform
Track performance metrics and compliance status
Complete guide for becoming a Wakefern vendor
Ongoing operational policies and procedures
Technical specifications for EDI integration
Automated product data submission and management
Electronic business document exchange capabilities
Performance tracking and compliance monitoring
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