Project Manager - Shelf Implementation

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC in Cooperstown, NY is seeking a merchandising planner to develop store layouts and implement merchandising strategies for corporate and independent customers, coordinating and supervising product placement for total store resets.

The role requires managing end-to-end projects, determining shelving specs, coordinating vendors and 3rd party merchandisers, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate planograms and timely resets, with travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, design, merchandising or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CAD is strongly preferred.
• Prior project management experience is 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 meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned projects from solution design to deployment.
• Determine department sizes and shelving specs; research demographics for assortment planning.
• 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 maximize traffic flow through proper category placement.
• Provide total store analysis to retailers and coordinate cross-functional teams through completion.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd party merchandisers, store personnel, and sales teams during projects.
• Communicate vendor support needs in advance and guide resets accordingly.
• Provide direction during resets on shelf/product placement and store conditions.
• Ensure store cleanliness and completion of punch lists.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and improve programs accordingly.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Financial acumen

Store planning knowledge

Education

Associate Degree - General Studies

Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

PMP - Project Management Professional

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 orleadership role required.

Qualifications

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

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocersis 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.

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.

Salary Range

$85,420 - $113,100

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Cat Mgmnt - Retail

Job Family: Operations

Job Code: JC0592

Job Type: Full time

ReqID: R-268772