Project Manager - Shelf Implementation

C&S Wholesale Grocers; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers in Cooperstown, NY seeks a Project Manager for Shelf Implementation. You will lead end-to-end store planning, coordinate 3rd party merchandisers, and drive planogram accuracy across resets.

The role requires CAD experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 75%. Office and field responsibilities include managing timelines, vendor resources, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize product placement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Design, Merchandising or related field or equivalent.
• CAD experience strongly preferred.
• Prior project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, project management, financial acumen and analytic skills.
• Ability to multi-task, collaborate, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with associates and management at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of store planning principles and skills.
• May lift/move up to 20 pounds; travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned projects from design to completion.
• Determine department sizes and shelving specs; research local demographics.
• Develop and manage store planning details: plan, schedule, vendor resources.
• Coordinate planograms with shelf tech; validate implementations.
• Use data to maximize traffic flow through proper category placement.
• Provide total store analysis to retailer; update through project.
• Coordinate 3rd party merchandisers and sales staff during resets.
• Define vendor support needs and communicate upfront.
• Direct sales team and store personnel on shelf placement and conditions.
• Ensure store is clean and punch list completed; stay current on trends.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Time management

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

PMP

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Project Manager - Shelf ImplementationApply: Cooperstown, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R-268772***Salary Range***$85,420 - $113,100### ## Position OverviewThis role is responsible for the development of merchandising layouts and the implementation of merchandising strategies for both corporate and independent customers to included, but not limited to, the coordination and supervision of product placement for all total store resets. Coordinate through New Business Development, the re-tagging of all new products.## Job DescriptionDescription* Responsible to 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. Environment* Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)* Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)* Field: Temperatures will vary by retail location and department they are working in daily. Skills* 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%. Years Of Experience* Five years of experience with retail management, merchandising, or store planning to include experience in a supervisory or leadership role required. ## QualificationsAssociate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute