Merchandising Director - USBL - US

Sysco Corp.; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FHLB Des Moines is seeking a results-driven Merchandising Manager to lead the site merchandising team across designated locations. You will collaborate with Market Directors to optimize inventory, execute category management, and drive replenishment strategies to improve KPI performance.

Your role includes developing the team, aligning with leadership to grow gross margin, and using market analytics to guide assortment decisions. Travel up to 10% and relocation considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management and merchandising experience in retail, wholesale, or distribution.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and develop site merchandising team through regular meetings.
• Interpret and reinforce policies; manage inventory to optimize DSO and spoilage.
• Drive replenishment, category management and product assortment strategies.
• Collaborate with RVPM to grow gross margin and earned income.
• Monitor market analytics and support cross-functional item assortment processes.

Skills

Merchandising leadership

People management

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY**Manages group of Merchandising associates at specified site(s)Collaborate with Market Directors to execute market replenishment to achieve KPI goalsAccountable for the overall performance, management and development of the Site merchandising departmentAchieve department and company goals which includes but is not limited to: exemplary customer order fulfillment while managing inventory to the optimal DSO (Days Supply On Hand), support Site profitability through product cost and equity management, participate and support sales growth strategies, deploy inbound logistic strategies, drive replenishment strategy that contributes to warehouse operational efficiencies.Drive execution of corporate strategies such as Category Management and Product Assortment Management consisting of both national and local assortments to meet sales demands in collaboration with Regional Vice President of Merchandising (RVPM).**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement* Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools* Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies* Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan* Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy* Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income* Manage shrink and approve credits as needed* Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment* Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities* Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share* Support cross functional item assortment management process**REQUIRED MINIMUM** **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:*** 5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Master’s degree* Strong excel skills**CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:****ABILITIES AND SKILLS:*** Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices* Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue* Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise* Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds* Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change* Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment* Strong written & verbal communications skills* Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement**WORK ENVIRONMENT*** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.* Travel 10%**IMPORTANT:** This role is considered a talent pipeline for Region and Market leadership roles. Any individual who is offered and accepts this role must be willing to relocate to be considered for further advancement.**NOTICE:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.