3 Director Merchandising jobs in C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
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**Position Overview** The Dir, Merchandising is responsible for establishing the short\-term and long\-term strategic plans for the merchandising team for assigned portfolio, in conjunction with executive leadership\. The Dir, Merchandising provides leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin\-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Independent retail customers with corresponding on\-target sales and gross profit for C&S\. The Dir, Merchandising will be responsible for the execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories while leading merchandising teams to ensure the integrity of established initiatives\. The Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution for their assigned portfolio\(s\) and region\(s\)\. The Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best\-in\-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers\. The Dir, Merchandsing is responsible for leading and implementing category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and meeting Regional customer needs\. The Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross\-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever\-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams\.
**Job Description**
**Description**
+ Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Execute plans and initiatives to achieve set goals and strategic direction for the merchandising function\. Responsible to lead merchandising teams with Customer first mindset and ensure regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting\. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share\. Build long term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers\. Execute category planning process across assigned product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth\. Responsible to negotiate cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of assigned regional Independent customer needs\. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed upon gross margin targets\.
+ Financial Management Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for assigned category\(ies\), possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Perform monthly verification of plans and provide explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics as well as provide projections for upcoming month\. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution and financial performance for assigned categories across the total business\. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year\. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance for assigned regions\.
+ Oversight & Execution: Implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks and syndicated data Collaborate on Sales, Marketing and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning mgrs\. And Commercial team to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs\. Share market intelligence, best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks\. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies\. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards and ethics, while delivering best overall value\. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers\. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's\. Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers\. Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio Maintains strong collaborative relationship with leaders cross\-functionally and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolio\(s\)\.
+ Vendor Management: Identify leverage opportunities and interact with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs \(cost of goods\) for products Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential product and relationship is beneficial for the company considering lowest cost, quality and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business\. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies\. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing and promotional strategies Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out\-of\-stock issues Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers
+ Management, Coaching & Leadership Develop team members within your area Create success through development of personnel Work with Vice President to develop near, mid and long term organizational structure Responsible for the hiring, development and leadership of a team of hourly and/or salaried associates
+ Travel Required:Yes
**Environment**
+ Office : Office Temperature \(65F to 75F\)
**Skills**
+ Specialized Knowledge : Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics \(sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc\.\)
+ Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills
+ Physical abilities: :
+ Other: : Travel 20\-30% of the time
**Years Of Experience**
+ 10\-15 : 10\-15 years of experience\. 10\+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category\(s\), hiring and managing teams\. 5\+ years of relevant leadership experience in the food or grocery industry
**Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree \- Business
**Shift**
**Company** C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
**About Our Company**
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States\. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products\. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain\-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast\. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities\.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC\. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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\.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising \- Keene
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0226
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R\-
**Job Description**
**Description**
+ Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Execute plans and initiatives to achieve set goals and strategic direction for the merchandising function\. Responsible to lead merchandising teams with Customer first mindset and ensure regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting\. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share\. Build long term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers\. Execute category planning process across assigned product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth\. Responsible to negotiate cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of assigned regional Independent customer needs\. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed upon gross margin targets\.
+ Financial Management Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for assigned category\(ies\), possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Perform monthly verification of plans and provide explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics as well as provide projections for upcoming month\. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution and financial performance for assigned categories across the total business\. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year\. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance for assigned regions\.
+ Oversight & Execution: Implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks and syndicated data Collaborate on Sales, Marketing and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning mgrs\. And Commercial team to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs\. Share market intelligence, best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks\. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies\. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards and ethics, while delivering best overall value\. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers\. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's\. Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers\. Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio Maintains strong collaborative relationship with leaders cross\-functionally and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolio\(s\)\.
+ Vendor Management: Identify leverage opportunities and interact with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs \(cost of goods\) for products Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential product and relationship is beneficial for the company considering lowest cost, quality and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business\. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies\. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing and promotional strategies Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out\-of\-stock issues Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers
+ Management, Coaching & Leadership Develop team members within your area Create success through development of personnel Work with Vice President to develop near, mid and long term organizational structure Responsible for the hiring, development and leadership of a team of hourly and/or salaried associates
+ Travel Required:Yes
**Environment**
+ Office : Office Temperature \(65F to 75F\)
**Skills**
+ Specialized Knowledge : Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics \(sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc\.\)
+ Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills
+ Physical abilities: :
+ Other: : Travel 20\-30% of the time
**Years Of Experience**
+ 10\-15 : 10\-15 years of experience\. 10\+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category\(s\), hiring and managing teams\. 5\+ years of relevant leadership experience in the food or grocery industry
**Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree \- Business
**Shift**
**Company** C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
**About Our Company**
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States\. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products\. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain\-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast\. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities\.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC\. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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\.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising \- Keene
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0226
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R\-
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**Position Overview** The Dir, Merchandising is responsible for establishing the short\-term and long\-term strategic plans for the merchandising team for assigned portfolio, in conjunction with executive leadership\. The Dir, Merchandising provides leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin\-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Independent retail customers with corresponding on\-target sales and gross profit for C&S\. The Dir, Merchandising will be responsible for the execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories while leading merchandising teams to ensure the integrity of established initiatives\. The Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution for their assigned portfolio\(s\) and region\(s\)\. The Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best\-in\-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers\. The Dir, Merchandsing is responsible for leading and implementing category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and meeting Regional customer needs\. The Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross\-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever\-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams\.
**Job Description**
**Description**
+ Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Execute plans and initiatives to achieve set goals and strategic direction for the merchandising function\. Responsible to lead merchandising teams with Customer first mindset and ensure regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting\. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share\. Build long term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers\. Execute category planning process across assigned product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth\. Responsible to negotiate cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of assigned regional Independent customer needs\. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed upon gross margin targets\.
+ Financial Management Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for assigned category\(ies\), possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Perform monthly verification of plans and provide explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics as well as provide projections for upcoming month\. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution and financial performance for assigned categories across the total business\. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year\. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance for assigned regions\.
+ Oversight & Execution: Implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks and syndicated data Collaborate on Sales, Marketing and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning mgrs\. And Commercial team to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs\. Share market intelligence, best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks\. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies\. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards and ethics, while delivering best overall value\. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers\. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's\. Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers\. Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio Maintains strong collaborative relationship with leaders cross\-functionally and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolio\(s\)\.
+ Vendor Management: Identify leverage opportunities and interact with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs \(cost of goods\) for products Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential product and relationship is beneficial for the company considering lowest cost, quality and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business\. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies\. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing and promotional strategies Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out\-of\-stock issues Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers
+ Management, Coaching & Leadership Develop team members within your area Create success through development of personnel Work with Vice President to develop near, mid and long term organizational structure Responsible for the hiring, development and leadership of a team of hourly and/or salaried associates
+ Travel Required:Yes
**Environment**
+ Office : Office Temperature \(65F to 75F\)
**Skills**
+ Specialized Knowledge : Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics \(sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc\.\)
+ Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills
+ Physical abilities: :
+ Other: : Travel 20\-30% of the time
**Years Of Experience**
+ 10\-15 : 10\-15 years of experience\. 10\+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category\(s\), hiring and managing teams\. 5\+ years of relevant leadership experience in the food or grocery industry
**Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree \- Business
**Shift**
**Company** C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
**About Our Company**
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States\. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products\. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain\-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast\. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities\.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC\. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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\.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising \- Keene
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0226
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R\-
**Job Description**
**Description**
+ Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Execute plans and initiatives to achieve set goals and strategic direction for the merchandising function\. Responsible to lead merchandising teams with Customer first mindset and ensure regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting\. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share\. Build long term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers\. Execute category planning process across assigned product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth\. Responsible to negotiate cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of assigned regional Independent customer needs\. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed upon gross margin targets\.
+ Financial Management Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for assigned category\(ies\), possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Perform monthly verification of plans and provide explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics as well as provide projections for upcoming month\. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution and financial performance for assigned categories across the total business\. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year\. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance for assigned regions\.
+ Oversight & Execution: Implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks and syndicated data Collaborate on Sales, Marketing and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning mgrs\. And Commercial team to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs\. Share market intelligence, best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks\. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies\. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards and ethics, while delivering best overall value\. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers\. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's\. Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers\. Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio Maintains strong collaborative relationship with leaders cross\-functionally and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolio\(s\)\.
+ Vendor Management: Identify leverage opportunities and interact with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs \(cost of goods\) for products Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential product and relationship is beneficial for the company considering lowest cost, quality and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business\. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies\. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing and promotional strategies Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out\-of\-stock issues Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers
+ Management, Coaching & Leadership Develop team members within your area Create success through development of personnel Work with Vice President to develop near, mid and long term organizational structure Responsible for the hiring, development and leadership of a team of hourly and/or salaried associates
+ Travel Required:Yes
**Environment**
+ Office : Office Temperature \(65F to 75F\)
**Skills**
+ Specialized Knowledge : Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics \(sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc\.\)
+ Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills
+ Physical abilities: :
+ Other: : Travel 20\-30% of the time
**Years Of Experience**
+ 10\-15 : 10\-15 years of experience\. 10\+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category\(s\), hiring and managing teams\. 5\+ years of relevant leadership experience in the food or grocery industry
**Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree \- Business
**Shift**
**Company** C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
**About Our Company**
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States\. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products\. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain\-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast\. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities\.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC\. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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\.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Merchandising \- Keene
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0226
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R\-
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Job Description
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\. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states\.
Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e\-commerce retailers, U\.S\. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick\-and\-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers\.
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now\!
**Location:**
850 76th Street S\.W\. \- Byron Center, Michigan 49315
**Position Summary:**
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\.
**Here's what you'll do:**
+ Direct the GM/HBC and Sales operations, category management, procurement and promotions to achieve budgeted sales and profit targets for retail and wholesale divisions\.
+ Responsible for P&L management, vendor negotiations and the development of merchandising programs that meet or exceed sales and profit plans\.
+ 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\.
+ Oversee the post\-promotional analysis to measure program effectiveness in order to modify and recommend future execution of marketing plans\.
+ Develop quantifiable strategies for private brand growth and profitability and work with private label to increase sales\.
+ Analyze retail and industry trends and competitive factors on a global scale and provide strategies to align with industry trends and department objectives\.
+ Direct and oversee the GM/HBC retail event shows and monitor the presell activities in the department\.
+ 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\.
+ 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\.
+ 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\.
+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed\.
**Here's what you'll need:**
+ Bachelor's degree \(required\) in Business Administration or Marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience\.
+ Ten years category management experience to include five years product line experience in a supermarket retail and wholesale environment\.
+ Five years of experience in a supervisory / management role\.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills\.
+ Ability to lead and rally the entire organization around the common vision of Best in Class Merchandising programs\.
+ Superior merchandising and marketing skills and the ability to size up markets and opportunities\.
+ Strong listening, facilitation and influencing skills required, and ability to effectively manage internal and external business relationships\.
+ Strong project management, analytical and decision\-making skills\.
+ Must possess strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and projects with varying deadlines and diverse stakeholders\.
+ Ability to travel up to 35%\.
**Physical 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\. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds\. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk\. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions\. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area\)\. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings\. Travel requirements vary by assignment\.
As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package\.
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\. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans\.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position\.
**Company:** SpartanNash
**Job Area:** Corporate
**Job Family:** Merchandising
**Job Type:** Full time
**Req ID:** R87359
Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e\-commerce retailers, U\.S\. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick\-and\-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers\.
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now\!
**Location:**
850 76th Street S\.W\. \- Byron Center, Michigan 49315
**Position Summary:**
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\.
**Here's what you'll do:**
+ Direct the GM/HBC and Sales operations, category management, procurement and promotions to achieve budgeted sales and profit targets for retail and wholesale divisions\.
+ Responsible for P&L management, vendor negotiations and the development of merchandising programs that meet or exceed sales and profit plans\.
+ 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\.
+ Oversee the post\-promotional analysis to measure program effectiveness in order to modify and recommend future execution of marketing plans\.
+ Develop quantifiable strategies for private brand growth and profitability and work with private label to increase sales\.
+ Analyze retail and industry trends and competitive factors on a global scale and provide strategies to align with industry trends and department objectives\.
+ Direct and oversee the GM/HBC retail event shows and monitor the presell activities in the department\.
+ 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\.
+ 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\.
+ 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\.
+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed\.
**Here's what you'll need:**
+ Bachelor's degree \(required\) in Business Administration or Marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience\.
+ Ten years category management experience to include five years product line experience in a supermarket retail and wholesale environment\.
+ Five years of experience in a supervisory / management role\.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills\.
+ Ability to lead and rally the entire organization around the common vision of Best in Class Merchandising programs\.
+ Superior merchandising and marketing skills and the ability to size up markets and opportunities\.
+ Strong listening, facilitation and influencing skills required, and ability to effectively manage internal and external business relationships\.
+ Strong project management, analytical and decision\-making skills\.
+ Must possess strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and projects with varying deadlines and diverse stakeholders\.
+ Ability to travel up to 35%\.
**Physical 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\. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds\. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk\. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions\. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area\)\. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings\. Travel requirements vary by assignment\.
As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package\.
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\. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans\.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position\.
**Company:** SpartanNash
**Job Area:** Corporate
**Job Family:** Merchandising
**Job Type:** Full time
**Req ID:** R87359
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