Supervisor Sales Plan

Food Lion; Milford Terrace (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Merchandising Manager to lead the Sales Plan team and coordinate weekly ad processes, promotions, and pricing accuracy across Marketing, Category, and print vendors.

The role involves ensuring item descriptions, prices, and deadlines are correct, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement in store pricing and promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in category, demand management, retail, merchandising, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, or distribution.
• Bachelor's Degree, High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a professional or retail environment
• Working level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the ad planning process and supervise MSP entries and sign package proofs.
• Coordinate communications across Marketing, Category and Pricing to meet deadlines.
• Manage pricing or promotional events and ensure accuracy of item descriptions and prices.
• Foster continuous improvement and act as a resource for less-experienced associates.

Skills

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 560252

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: FL Pricing SGA (7228797)

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Primary Purpose

Leading the Sales Plan team and collaborating with leadership team in the implementation of a selling organization culture with a consumer- centric focus through Banner Sales Plan responsibilities. Responsible for coordinating the weekly ad processes and other promotional programs. Will work collaboratively with Category teams, Marketing department and our print vendors to ensure accuracy of items, prices and consumer friendly descriptions as well as ensuring print and system deadlines are met.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate and Supervise in the ad planning process by completing the following tasks:
  • Enter ad items into MSP, a process known as "gridding", and review for accuracy. If there are questions or concerns work with Category and Pricing Assistants to resolve. Item information, includes, but is not limited to: UPC, Item Description, Consumer Friendly Description, Retails by Price Zone, dates item is on promotion, image
  • Proof the Banner flyer in each iteration of proof, i.e., Base Comp, First Proof and Final Proof, for accuracy in the following areas:
    • Over lines - do they accurately reflect product in image
    • Consumer Friendly Descriptions - do they match the image shown
  • Proof and export sign packages weekly depending upon the promotional event
  • Coordinate communication across Marketing, Category and Pricing teams as well as print vendors to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Manage MSP and SEGA sales plan billing to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensure Marketing, Category and Pricing teams are adhering to standard practices as they relate to Sales Plan activities.
• Manage the Sales Plan team in special store pricing prioritization, grand opening pricing, seasonal markdowns and electronic coupons (Copient).
• Responsible for establishing good working relationships with the Sales Plan team, CMP, and retail associates to make daily inquiries regarding the accuracy of pricing (VORs) effective and efficient.
• Act in a manner that motivates peers and reflects an acceptance of change and growth.
• Contribute ideas to support a continuous improvement culture.
• Act as an informal resource for associates with less experience. Responsible for the development, talent planning and performance management of self.
• Troubleshoot salesplans and have a quick resolution.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in category, demand management, retail, merchandising, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, or distribution
• Bachelor's Degree , High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a professional or retail environment
• Working level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at [e-mail]