Divisional Merchandise Manager

Do it Best Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance benefits

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Job summary

Do it Best Group is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Manager in Fort Wayne, IN to lead merchandising teams, direct budgeting, and drive product assortments and promotions across multiple departments.

You will negotiate with vendors, set strategic plans, and mentor staff to achieve sales, margins, and stock turns while collaborating with members and suppliers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must have 4-year college degree in business or related field.
• 8-10 years of business experience with purchasing focus preferred.
• Experience in Home Improvement industry.
• Proven track record of delivering results and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop one or more Merchandising teams.
• Set strategic plans and budgets for departments.
• Develop product assortments and vendor programs.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage negotiations.
• Direct staff and drive sales, margins, and stock turns.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and vendors.
• Lead annual initiatives and drive division growth.
• Oversee market programs and promotions.
• Mentor team members and ensure timely completion of initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Collaboration

Timeliness

Project management

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

8-10 years business experience (purchasing focus)

Home Improvement industry experience

MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Access)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Do it Best Group. Explore the opening below and get the application process started today.

Position:Divisional Merchandise Manager

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Id:3249

# of Openings:1

Divisional Merchandise Manager

Reporting to position: VP of Merchandising

About the role

The Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for leading, directing, and developing one or more teams within Merchandising to develop and deliver to members programs and products to keep members competitive, profitable, in stock, and at the forefront of change and innovation. Keeps the teams focused on vendors, products, promotions, and pricing related activities to benefit members.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the specific Merchandise Departments as assigned:

• Strategic Planning and budgeting for assigned areas
• Strategic Planning specifically on: Sales strategies for departments and product categories
• Product Assortment strategies for departments and product categories
• Negotiations and program development with vendors
• Managing, directing, and developing staff
• Achieving Annual Performance Targets for each department on sales, margins, turns, and service level
• Oversight and guidance on supplier selection and negotiations
• Oversight and guidance on landed cost and pricing calculations
• Oversight and guidance on RSC product assortment
• Oversight and guidance on private-label product assortment
• Oversight and guidance on item selection for promotions
• Oversight and guidance on Market programs and specials
• Oversight and guidance on Member visits, sales opportunities, and communications
• Oversight and guidance on work with the Alliance
• Other related responsibilities as assigned
• Participate in special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.
• Assume a leadership role in the Division and the Company
• Assume a leadership role related to Merchandising topics with members and vendors
• Develop sales, gross profit, and stock turn goals for departments annually
• Develop annual Key Initiatives for each Merchandising team

Education and Experience

Minimum

• 4-year college degree in business or a related field
• 8-10 years of business experience (purchasing focus ideally)
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
• Home Improvement industry experience
• Past record of accomplishments
• 2-5 years of Management Experience
• Retail financial planning and assortment planning experience
• International or Global Sourcing experience including foreign supplier visits
• Experience on a national perspective

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; flexible
• Ability to effectively communicate complex and controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
• Ability to partner with, collaborate with, and influence internal and external team members
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Strong communications, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to coach and develop team members
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to draw conclusions and find solutions
• Demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor

Benefits available to you

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Profit sharing
• Bonus Pay opportunities
• Retirement funding opportunities

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Culture

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy

Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission

Making the best even better

Our Goal

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams