Director, Merchandising

FreshPoint, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a merchandising leader to oversee the department's performance, end customer order fulfillment, and inventory management to minimize DSO while driving profitability.

You will guide staff and coordinate with logistics to support warehouse efficiencies and inbound product handling. The role emphasizes negotiating local programs, managing purchasing and merchandising, and improving customer satisfaction and department profitability through proactive budget and sales

Qualifications

• 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
• Negotiate and manage local level programs
• Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
• Manage shrink and approve credits
• Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff.

Job Summary

This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
• Negotiate and manage local level programs
• Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
• Manage shrink and approve credits
• Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations

Qualifications

Education

• 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Experience

• 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution)

Professional Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills
• Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives
• Monitor market to increase market share
• Negotiate and manage local level programs
• Projection and budget management