SpartanNash

SpartanNash

Director, Merchandising

Byron Center, Michigan · Director

Work authorization requiredDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementSalesAccountingSupply ChainProcurementPerformance ManagementResearchCommunicationTime Management

About the role

  • This role is responsible to direct retail operations, category management, wholesale sales, procurement and promotions for general merchandise, OTC healthcare, and beauty merchandising.
  • Ensure the department merchandising plans, programs, strategic initiatives and campaigns achieve budgeted sales and gross profit objectives.
  • Oversee and ensure the category management across the GM/HBC merchandising department for company-owned retail stores and independent customers meet Company objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop department objectives and monitor the budgeted objectives for department sales and profits utilizing fair share trends from global marketing research reports, profitability scorecards and profit and loss statements; ensure the merchandising programs, initiatives and campaigns achieve budgeted sales and gross profit objectives.
  • Develop quantifiable strategies for private brand growth and profitability and work with private label to increase sales.
  • Identify opportunities and recommend process improvements to enhance merchandising plans and work cross-functionally (i.e., Distribution, Shelf Technology, IT, Pricing, Accounting, Procurement, etc.) to implement improvements to meet company goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
  • As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life.

Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds.
  • The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk.
  • Ten years category management experience to include five years product line experience in a supermarket retail and wholesale environment.

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management, analytical and decision-making skills.

Benefits

  • Ability to lead and rally the entire organization around the common vision of Best in Class Merchandising programs.

Company info

  • Facilitate department negotiations on long-term contracts or purchase agreements with key suppliers to ensure forecasted return that maximizes sales and profits for the Company.
  • We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
  • Develop and foster strong business relationships both internally and externally (i.e., cross-functional business partners, vendors, customers) and develop collaborative efforts for increased market share, customer loyalty and profitability.

Equal opportunity

  • SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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