Travel Plazas Merchandising Director - Strategy & Growth

Onvo; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Onvo, based in Scranton, PA, seeks a Director of Merchandising – Travel Plazas to lead the development and execution of the merchandising strategy across all product categories. You will guide a team of buyers and planners, ensure availability at right price and timing, and align assortment decisions with brand goals.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills, with travel 30-40% to stores and industry events, collaborating with marketing and operations to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in retail merchandising, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Proven track record of successful merchandising planning and execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% to store locations and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the merchandise vision aligned with brand strategy.
• Lead buyers and planners to create assortments that meet financial objectives.
• Analyze performance and forecasts to adjust plans as needed.
• Monitor in-season performance and manage markdowns and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on promotions, pricing, and clearance strategies.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including price and service negotiations.
• Oversee private label programs from concept to commercialization.
• Maintain deep product knowledge across categories and mentor staff.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/merchandising

Tools

NetSuite

JDA

Gilbarco Passport

SSCS

PDI

Job description

Onvo, based in Scranton, PA, seeks a Director of Merchandising – Travel Plazas to lead the development and execution of the merchandising strategy across all product categories. You will guide a team of buyers and planners, ensure availability at right price and timing, and align assortment decisions with brand goals.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills, with travel 30-40% to stores and industry events, collaborating with marketing and operations to drive