Strategic Category Merchandising Manager

Greco and Sons, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Manager to assist in leading a team of category merchandisers and drive revenue and margin growth across product categories.

The role involves vendor negotiations, product mix optimization, pricing, logistics coordination, and marketing alignment. You will provide analytics and forecasting for categories, support strategic supplier meetings, and help develop SOPs and training materials while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet company

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business and/or minimum.
• 3 years’ experience in online merchandising.
• Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• 3 years of planning and/or management experience.
• Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software.

Responsibilities

• Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies.
• Fosters teamwork within the department to cultivate a team environment.
• Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category.
• Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers.
• Make recommendations to management on category improvements.
• Participates in “Strategic” supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary.
• Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities.
• Assists in category management activities and projects.
• Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting.
• Develops SOPs and training materials for merchandising.
• Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast.
• Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization.
• Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company.
• Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate.
• Keeps updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base.
• Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Time management

Negotiation

Numerical ability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project management software

Job description

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Manager to assist in leading a team of category merchandisers and drive revenue and margin growth across product categories.

The role involves vendor negotiations, product mix optimization, pricing, logistics coordination, and marketing alignment. You will provide analytics and forecasting for categories, support strategic supplier meetings, and help develop SOPs and training materials while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet company