Project Manager - Shelf Implementation

cswg; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Merchandising/Store Planning professional to develop merchandising layouts and implement strategies for corporate and independent customers. You will coordinate and supervise product placement for total store resets and re-tagging of new products through New Business Development.

The role involves end-to-end project guidance, planogram validation, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of 3rd party merchandisers with heavy 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 end-to-end delivery of projects from solution design to issues escalation and monitoring.
• Determine department sizes and shelving specs; research local demographics for proper assortment.
• Develop and manage store planning projects including schedule, vendors, staffing, fixtures, and task assignments.
• Work with shelf technology to assign and validate planograms for store resets.
• Use data to optimize product placement and foot traffic across categories.
• Provide total store analyses and coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout project.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd party merchandisers, store personnel, and sales teams during projects.
• Communicate vendor support needs prior to resets as per guidelines.
• Guide sales and store staff during resets on shelf placement and floor conditions.
• Ensure stores are clean and punch lists are completed.
• Stay current with industry trends and merchandising practices; suggest program improvements.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

CAD experience

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking & collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Store planning knowledge

Travel up to 75%

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in related field

PMP certification

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Store planning software

Job description

Salary Range

$85,420 - $113,100

Position Overview

This 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 Description

Description

• 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.

Qualifications

Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.