Contact types are simple tags for the various roles and duties among coop staff positions. NCG uses contact types to tag content on our website to make it easier to find. We also tag user profiles to match a person’s duties at their co-op and to target individuals for newsletter updates, email announcements about specific programs, and to grant access to NCG’s discussion forums.
Packaging Contact
Responsible for packaging-related decisions and for conveying packaging/supplies program communications and requests to the appropriate internal staff members.
Payables Contact
The primary contact for NCG in the event of insufficient funds or issues with electronic payment of UNFI, KeHE or other centralized payables invoices.
POS
Responsible for importing, updating and maintaining accurate information in POS system.
PR Contact
Responsible for generating PR and responding to PR inquiries for the co-op.
Prepared Foods
Responsible for prepared foods department, including deli, hot bar, salad bar and grab-and-go. May also include oversight of bakery, meat and cheese departments.
Pricing
Recipient of the monthly consolidated cost file. Manages UNFI cost cast, item data and pricing.
Produce
Responsible for fresh fruits and vegetables department.
Promotions Liaison
Responsible for the member’s interaction with the Co+op Deals promotions program, frequently the member’s grocery or merchandising manager.
Store/Operations Manager
Frequently supervises a management team, responsible for performance at the store/operations level. This position is common in large cooperatives and those that operate multiple locations.
Sustainability Coordinator
Responsible for tracking, implementing or championing sustainability initiatives at the co-op.