Manager, Merchandising

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

US1749 FreshPoint Chicago, Division of Bix Produce is seeking a Merchandising Manager to lead a team of category merchandisers and drive revenue and margin growth across assigned product categories. The role involves developing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, pricing, logistics, and coordinating marketing initiatives.

The position requires an undergraduate business degree and at least three years of online merchandising experience, with strong leadership, analytical, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in business or related field.
• 3 years of online merchandising experience.
• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies.
• Fosters teamwork within the department and cultivates a collaborative environment.
• Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers.
• Provides analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers.
• Makes recommendations to management on category improvements.
• Participates in strategic supplier meetings and cross-functional projects.
• Supports marketing, communication, and promotional activities.
• Coordinates training programs for merchandising and manages supplier rebates.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team motivation

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in business

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project management software

Job description

Company

US1749 FreshPoint Chicago, Division of Bix Produce

Zip Code

60623

Compensation Range

$88,300.00 - $132,500.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in leading a team of category merchandisers who are responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in specific product categories. The Merchandising Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through:

• Vendor/Supplier management - builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers
• Product Mix - develops and manages the vendors, suppliers, and products available
• Pricing - maintains competitive and relevant pricing
• Logistics - works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance
• Marketing - positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts
• Reporting - makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines merchandising team members

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies
• Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment
• Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category
• Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers
• Make recommendations to management on category improvements
• Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary
• Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities
• Assists in category management activities and projects
• Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting
• Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising
• Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast
• Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization
• Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company
• Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate
• Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base
• Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Undergraduate degree in business and/or minimum

Experience

• 3 years' experience in online merchandising
• Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• 3 years of planning and/or management experience
• Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong communication skills: written and verbal
• Independent thinker
• Attention to detail
• Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to write short correspondence
• Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner
• Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.)
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.)
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form
• Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times
• Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc
• Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type
• Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or m