Manager Merchandising Business and Subsidies Solutions

Floor & Decor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Job summary

Floor & Decor is hiring for a Merchandise Vendor Subsidy Programs Manager to lead the management of subsidy programs and provide financial analysis for merchandising leadership. You will interact with Merchandising VPs and field teams to implement solutions that improve profitability, supported by SQL, Python, SharePoint, and Power BI.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, SharePoint, PowerBI and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full management of merchandising vendor subsidy programs and related activities.
• Collaborate with Merchandising VPs, merchants, SSC, and IT to improve profitability and processes.
• Lead annual ABA renewal and Vendor chargeback initiatives; develop reporting and metrics with Finance.

Skills

SQL

Python

SharePoint

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

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-starter
• Strong Technical skill and knowledge: SQL, Python, Sharepoint, PowerBI and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, driven, and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on management and operational capacity
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Abil i ty to prioritize tasks , m ee t de a dl i n e s, a nd work in a f a s t- p ace d e nvironme n t
• 5+ years experiences in retail with heavy emphasis in merchandising

Essential 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 car

While 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 REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary 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 & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Work-life balance, including:
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & 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 r