Objective

To hire an energetic individual to assist the merchandising team in executing the merchandising plans in our grocery/DSD/convenience business. The position needs a take charge individual who can maintain individuals and give accurate and clear direction. The position needs to have a grocery understanding for product and category flows within a store location. 

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create, analyze, interpret and report analysis results.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Able to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
• High level of creativity and leadership qualities.
• Exceptional time management, prioritization and organizational skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of experience in Grocery/DSD/Convenience 

Responsibilities

• Work with the Retail Project Manager to develop and maintain a reset schedule to be published weekly.
• Provide feedback to Project Manager and space planning on shelving initiatives that will improve our overall operations efficiency and customer experience.
• Personally manage a team while on site to ensure deadlines and expectations are met.
• Ensure that fixtures at store level are installed to expectations.
• Work with Project Manager to ensure that DSD Vendors are set up and arrive at new store locations as needed.
• Work with Project Manager to ensure resets and new store locations are set to expectations and deadlines.
• Receive feedback from operations teams and work with the Project Manager to create action plans to resolve concerns/opportunities
• Additional projects/duties as assigned.

Career Success Strength

Possess excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical and multi-tasking skills. A self-starter with proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must demonstrate flexibility, initiative, good judgment, a sense of urgency and a strong attention to detail. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to manage constant organizational change.

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