Supervisory Commissary Management Specialist (Private Brand Program Manager)

Defense Commissary Agency; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency seeks a Supervisory Commissary Management Specialist (Private Brand Program Manager) to oversee the agency's private brand program within its category management framework. The role involves selecting, implementing and managing private brand grocery products, including assortment, pricing and promotional strategies.

Qualified candidates will have specialized experience in retail food merchandising, store management, and advising on policy and operating standards for

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.
• Specialized knowledge of retail procurement and distribution; merchandising and store management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DeCA's private brand program within category management.
• Select, implement, and manage private brand grocery products, including assortment, pricing and promotion.
• Provide technical guidance on merchandising and operations for grocery, meats, and produce items.

Skills

Brand management

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Supervisory Commissary Management Specialist (Private Brand Program Manager) serves as the program manager overseeing DeCA's private brand program and is responsible for the selection, implementation, and management of private brand grocery products within DeCA's category management structure including product assortment, pricing, and promotion.

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you meet the qualifications (i.e., specialized experience requirements) for the below grade level. At the GS-14 grade level, you can meet minimum qualifications only through having the required specialized experience. Specialized experience is demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures, and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management, and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices.

Specialized Experience Examples

• Managing a commissary store, supermarket, or similar type of commercial retail food store.
• Managing a department in a retail food store.
• Planning, standardizing, or controlling operations in an assigned group of retail food stores.
• Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards for use in a retail food store.
• Providing technical advice on merchandising and operational matters pertaining to grocery, meats, and produce supplies, as well as front-end operations.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

Competency Questions (for Online Application)

• Brand and Category Management
• Communication
• Supervision and Leadership

Other Details

Overtime: Occasional

Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Obligated Position: If obligated, you occupying the position is subject to the former incumbent returning. If the former incumbent does not return to the position, your occupancy may become permanent. Tentative job offers identify if the position you are offered is obligated. Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: None