SpartanNash
Director, Merchandising
Byron Center, Michigan · Director
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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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