Sr. Program Manager, Worldwide Grocery Stores

The Program Manager of Assortment Capabilities supports execution of Whole Foods Markets multi-year strategy for advancing assortment planning capabilities and driving adoption across merchandising product management and technology teams. This role manages implementation of capability development initiatives that enable continuous improvement for assortment relevancy serving as a key contributor to Worldwide Grocery Stores strategy at Whole Food Market.

The successful candidate demonstrates a growth mindset with relentless focus on delivering measurable results in a complex dynamic landscape. This leader brings deep knowledge of retail merchandising and supply chain planning with proven commitment to long-term goals and resilient execution.


Key job responsibilities
Supports execution of multi-year capability roadmap strategy
Manages implementation and optimization of software solutions for assortment planning
Delivers quantifiable KPI improvements for assortment planning initiatives (e.g. forecast accuracy inventory turns assortment productivity)
Supports development and implementation of assortment life-cycle processes
Maintains relationships with third-party partners
Identifies capability gaps and supports development roadmap through Operational Planning business case ownership.
Implements data integrity mechanisms and measurement for data inputs and outputs
Supports monthly business review practice for key stakeholders to track performance KPIs
Models and reinforces Whole Foods Market values and culture

Skills:
Demonstrates store-level customer-centric mindset to support operational excellence
Supports team development through performance management practices
Exemplifies change management and agility skills to support new process and team adoption
Collaborates with leaders to support the mission vision and strategy of the organization
Develops credible relationships with senior-level stakeholders both inside and outside current areas of responsibility
Engages with internal and external stakeholders to define clarify and resolve issues related to supply management and performance expectations
Identifies gaps in strategic understanding and delivers clear communication
Supports organizational strategic direction and planning
Plans estimates organizes and monitors significant task and project activity
Manages task and project-related issues and assists with overcoming barriers
Demonstrates understanding of the WFM business food retail industry and the business models of key strategic partners and competitors
Assesses how key functions processes and operating models impact the business; delivers recommendations on optimization
Identifies interdependencies across markets customers partners and programs to support long-term growth opportunities


About the team
Whole Foods was founded in 1980 on the belief that where food comes from and how its grown matters. It meant creating quality standards working with suppliers who achieve them and sharing that information with our customers. And it radically changed the way people understood and shopped for food. The result has been the highest quality natural and organic products an unmatched experience in more than 500 stores with a passionate team of over 100000 team members 5 percent of our total net profits given back to our communities each year and millions of customers who put their trust in us every day.

Whole Foods Market provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.


- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelors degree or above or 5 years of equivalent experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to establish strong partnerships with demonstrable results
- Experience recruiting top talent and building high performing teams
- 2-3 years leadership or project management experience
- Track record of creative problem-solving demonstrating ability to think innovatively and find effective solutions to complex challenges
- Experience leveraging analytics in decision-making with demonstrated ability to drive measurable business outcomes through data

- Ability to leverage resources effectively to overcome obstacles and achieve successful outcomes
- Demonstrates ability to execute strategic plans that drive organizational success
- Understanding of the grocery retail industry and the business models of key strategic partners and competitors
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to write clear persuasive narratives and formal documentation (roadmaps status updates strategic papers)
- Proven ability to work under pressure prioritize work and balance a portfolio of programs
- Passion for sustainability win-win supplier relationships and world-class retail
- Able to shift between strategic thinking and the tactics required to achieve outcomes

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 115600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually