Merchandising Director

FreshPoint, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Merchandising Manager responsible for end-to-end merchandising operations, including order fulfillment, inventory control to minimize DSO, and enhancing profitability through category performance and gross margin improvements.

You will direct local supplier resources, negotiate programs, grow company sales and margin, manage shrink and credits, and oversee purchasing and merchandising to optimize customer satisfaction and department profitability.

Qualifications

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

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

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Sales growth mindset

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 including but 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