Sr Manager, Merchandising
Sr Manager, Merchandising
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Sr. Manager of National Merchandising manages and oversees the National Merchandising team recommend strategic direction oversee vendor negotiations and expand gross profit opportunities and sales programs to help all Independent Regions attain their Sales and Flyer Gross Profit budgets with a designated roster of large National vendors within assigned departments/ role is the bridge between National Vendors and Regional Merchandising teams and their customers. The Sr Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of growth strategies negotiating national deals setting merchandising objectives and related sales programs for assigned departments in Center Store List Cost Fresh or GM/HBC/Seasonal Candy. Leadership of these categories is be defined by formatting communicating assisting in Regional translations and monitoring execution/results via Regional Merchandising Teams and success isdefined by category growth gross margin expansion and customer satisfaction. The role requires close collaboration with Category Development Managers to understand and actualize emerging category trends and consumer needs and reflect in strategic category growth plans.Job Description
Description
- Supervise the negotiation of National Merchandising programs for all Merchandising divisions with all assigned departments/categories/manufacturers
- Provide leadership to optimize manufacturer category trade funding through funding knowledge analytics tracking and strategic planning
- Oversee the generation of National Merchandising programs that provide competitive vehicles for the independent customers through an understanding of regional itemization trends demographics pricing and manufacturer go to market strategies.
- Manage setup and maintenance of item and National vendor data integrity (pricing/item accuracy/item changes/item assortment/category marketing info/ deductions)
- Supervise the NCMs contribution for the achievement of both National and Regional gross profit goals
- Oversee the product mix management through manufacturer innovation and collaboration with the Category Development Managers
- Interface with outside C&S departments as well as retail customers for resolutions IMS-Vendor relations and Prompt- AVS resolutions.
- Supervise the coordination with regional merchandising teams for program planning execution and financial achievement
- Supervise regional food-show manufacturer support and programs
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Category Management Sales Finance
- Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Professional verbal and written communication skills. Negotiation organization prioritization and problem solving skills
Years Of Experience
- 5-7: years of experience in merchandising/category management in the wholesale or retail industry
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree - Business AdministrationShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLCAbout Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers needs.
Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
