Manager Merchandising Business and Subsidies Solutions

Floor & Decor Holdings Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Subsidy Programs Manager to lead and optimize vendor subsidy initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Accounting, and IT, and deep knowledge of SQL, Python, SharePoint, and PowerBI.

You will drive profitability and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in retail merchandising, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Inquisitive and self-starter with proactiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to think creatively and drive improvements.
• Experience in retail merchandising preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising vendor subsidy programs and operational activities.
• Billing, collection of earned income, and stakeholder inquiries.
• Resolve RTV claims with field operations and vendors.
• Lead ABA renewal process and SOW approvals with DCs.
• Analyze data to improve subsidy program profitability and forecasting.
• Create and manage reporting with Finance/Accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Tools

SQL

Python

SharePoint

PowerBI

MS Office VBA

PowerShell

Talend Open Studio

Job description

Purpose:This position will be responsible for the management of Merchandise vendor subsidy programs and will provide merchandising leadership with business financial analysis and support.This position will have daily interaction with Merchandising Vice Presidents and department Merchants to manage and implement solutions to increase vendor subsidy program’s profitability. The associate will work with an extensive cross functional team (Merchant, suppliers, Accounting, Store Operations, Finance, DCs and IT team). Strong operational and technical skills are highly recommended and required to be successful in this position. The ideal candidate will possess both strong quantitative and qualitative skillsets with a high aptitude to drive and lead process improvements in a fast-paced retail and dynamic organization. Recommended technical skills include knowledge in SQL, Python, SharePoint, and Microsoft suite applications.Minimum Eligibility Requirements:Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Inquisitive and self-starterStrong Technical skill and knowledge: SQL, Python, Sharepoint, PowerBI and advanced Microsoft Excel skillsArticulate with excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to think creatively, driven, and self-motivatedDemonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on management and operational capacityHighest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organizedAbility to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment5+ years experiences in retail with heavy emphasis in merchandisingEssential Job Functions:Responsible for the full management of merchandising vendor subsidy programs and operational activities. Includes communicating, billing, and collection of earned income, fielding, and resolving all stakeholder (vendor, merchant, SSC) inquiries.Manage, support and work with field operations to resolve store RTVs (Return to Vendor) claims and programs impacting field operations.Facilitate Distribution center approved SOW (Statement of Work) and related vendor chargebacks.Lead Merchandise annual vendor Annual Business Agreement (ABA) renewal process.Analyze and perform analysis to identify, develop and implement solutions to increase subsidy program profitability.Continuously develop and improve stakeholder engagement (i.e., vendor, store, merchants, AP, DC team, etc..). Improve efficiencies through technical and programming knowledge (Python, SQL, SharePoint, MS office VBA, PowerShell, Talend Open Studio for Data Integration).Support Merchandise leadership team with pulling, analyze and performing financial business analysis and forecast.Create and manage reporting needs and manage business metrics with Finance/Accounting.WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL & ENVIRONMENT):Limited travel required including air and carWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTSSedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.Benefits & RewardsBonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every levelPrograms that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)Work-life balance, including:Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associatesPaid holidays plus a personal holidayPaid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1Equal Employment OpportunityFloor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.