Strategic Merchandising Director: Margin & Growth Leader

FreshPoint, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a merchandising leader to oversee the department's performance, end customer order fulfillment, and inventory management to minimize DSO while driving profitability.

You will guide staff and coordinate with logistics to support warehouse efficiencies and inbound product handling. The role emphasizes negotiating local programs, managing purchasing and merchandising, and improving customer satisfaction and department profitability through proactive budget and sales

Qualifications

• 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
• Negotiate and manage local level programs
• Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
• Manage shrink and approve credits
• Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a merchandising leader to oversee the department's performance, end customer order fulfillment, and inventory management to minimize DSO while driving profitability.

You will guide staff and coordinate with logistics to support warehouse efficiencies and inbound product handling. The role emphasizes negotiating local programs, managing purchasing and merchandising, and improving customer satisfaction and department profitability through proactive budget and sales