Merchandising Project Lead for Store Planning

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 113,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Store Planning and Merchandising Specialist in Fresno, CA to lead merchandising layouts and implement strategies for corporate and independent customers. You will coordinate store resets, determine product assortments, and manage planograms and vendor resources to ensure accurate execution across locations.

The role requires CAD experience, project management skills, and the ability to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Design, Merchandising or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) strongly preferred.
  • Prior project management experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, project management, financial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively, and work under minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact with associates and management at all levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of store planning principles and skills.
  • May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

  • Manage the effective delivery of assigned projects by providing end-to-end guidance from solution design, requirement negotiation, issues escalation, resource allocation and monitoring project activities throughout the entire development cycle.
  • Determine department sizes for sub-department (i.e. grocery, frozen, dairy) products and shelving specifications, and research local demographics to determine proper product assortment needed to achieve merchandising strategies.
  • Develop and manage the details of the store planning project(s) including the plan, schedule, vendor resources, staffing needs, fixture deliveries, task assignments, etc.; track progress and monitor activities through reset completion.
  • Work with shelf technology to assign planograms to corresponding store reset(s); validate planograms to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Utilize research data on product placement to maximize traffic flow through the store by proper category placement.
  • Provide retailer with a total store analysis as part of an initial walk through and update as necessary based on reviews with retailer through project completion; work cross-functionally with layout, construction, and equipment to assist retailers as needed.
  • Coordinate and manage 3rd party merchandisers, assigned store personnel, and sales team during projects
  • Determine vendor support needed and communicate in advance (per established guidelines) prior to reset.
  • Provide direction to the sales team and store personnel during resets in areas of shelf and product placement and floor conditions.
  • Ensure store is clean and necessary punch list complete.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Project management
Communication
Attention to detail
Multi-tasking
Team collaboration
Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree - General Studies
Bachelor's Degree - General Studies
PMP - Project Management Institute

Tools

CAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Store Planning and Merchandising Specialist in Fresno, CA to lead merchandising layouts and implement strategies for corporate and independent customers. You will coordinate store resets, determine product assortments, and manage planograms and vendor resources to ensure accurate execution across locations.

The role requires CAD experience, project management skills, and the ability to travel up to 75%.

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