VP of Fresh Merchandising & Growth Strategy

Grocery-Outlet; Emeryville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 250.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grocery Outlet in Emeryville, CA seeks a VP of Merchandising (Fresh) to lead Fresh Produce and Fresh Meat, representing over $1.1 billion in annual sales. You will lead a team of ~15 with end-to-end accountability for strategy, sales, margin, sourcing, assortment, inventory performance and team development.

You are a hands‑on, entrepreneurial merchant who shapes long‑term strategy while staying close to commodity markets, supplier relationships and key buying decisions.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of progressive merchandising, buying or category management experience.
• Experience at VP level or leading a large merchandising business.
• Proven ability to manage sales, margin, sourcing and inventory.
• Strong knowledge of Fresh markets, supplier economics and inventory dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and strategic communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Own the overall strategy and financial performance of Fresh Produce and Fresh Meat.
• Lead assortment planning, buying, pricing and promotions.
• Develop supplier relationships and lead major negotiations.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Store Operations on inventory and availability.
• Develop leaders and build a high-performing merchandising team.

Kenntnisse

Merchandising leadership

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Category management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Grocery Outlet in Emeryville, CA seeks a VP of Merchandising (Fresh) to lead Fresh Produce and Fresh Meat, representing over $1.1 billion in annual sales. You will lead a team of ~15 with end-to-end accountability for strategy, sales, margin, sourcing, assortment, inventory performance and team development.

You are a hands‑on, entrepreneurial merchant who shapes long‑term strategy while staying close to commodity markets, supplier relationships and key buying decisions.