Associate Product Manager

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking an Associate Product Manager who develops category sourcing strategies and drives item sourcing to support margin, sales, inventory turnover and in-stock levels.

You will collaborate with Category Teams, Quality Assurance, Private Label, Supply Chain, Import Logistics, Suppliers and Service Providers to implement programs and oversee supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years merchandising experience with emphasis in Buying, Sourcing or Product Development.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Teams to develop category sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Category Teams to develop objective worksheets for identified programs and items for global sourcing activities.
• Define elements for programs and items (FOB price targets, packaging, product specs, regulatory/safety requirements).
• Coordinate and issue communication of worksheets and item/program details to all Suppliers.
• Work with Suppliers to identify opportunity buys.
• Support education and development for Category Team and Supplier education.
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined.

Skills

Merchandising

Sourcing

Product Development

Category management

Education

BS/BA or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

General Summary

The Associate Product Manager develops & executes category, program, and item sourcing strategies and tactics to support the Category Teams in achieving overall financial goals for margin, sales, inventory turnover and in-stock levels. This role collaborates closely with Category Teams, Quality Assurance, Private Label, Supply Chain, Import Logistics, Suppliers and Service Providers

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Collaboration

• Partner with Category Teams to develop category sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Category Teams to develop objective worksheets for identified programs and items to be considered for global sourcing activities and potential placement.
• Define pertinent elements for programs and items, including FOB price targets, trim/labeling/packaging components, product specifications for function and performance, regulatory and safety requirements, etc.
• Coordinate and issue communication of objective worksheets and item/program details to all Suppliers.
• Work with Suppliers to identify opportunity buys.
• Support Director/Manager of Sourcing in the creation and delivery of Category Team and Supplier education and development.
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined.

Operational Execution & Quality Management

• Regularly maintain tracking and project timeline tools.
• Monitor and support sample collection, approval and updating processes.
• Support Director/Manager of Sourcing and Category Team members in defining and monitoring of order and documentation issuance/approval processes to ensure timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance Team members, ensuring all product are subjected to and achieve quality assurance guidelines and processes.
• Collaborate with Private Label Team members to define, manage and execute product projects within designated Private Label policies (when Private Label product is sourced/considered).
• Collaborate with Import Logistics to ensure statutory/trade documentation and process requirements are achieved

Position Requirements

• Education: BS/BA or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years merchandising experience with emphasis in Buying, Sourcing or Product Development
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Projected Salary Range: $67,000-$84,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Global Sourcing

Family Dollar