Corporate Bakery Deli Specialist

Responsibilities

• Establish merchandising standards in the bakery/deli departments of each store
• Coordinate store resets with Operations Manager, Marketing, Vendors, and Store
• Order expendable supplies for reset requirements to include tag request and check completed sets for completeness of items and appearance
• Maintain department and company markdown policies
• Develop metrics and analytics to ensure each store is merchandised to maximize inventory productivity
• Review and work with stores on their Perishable Inventory Results and markdown sheets to identify problems and opportunities
• Recommend new and replacement fixtures to improve sales and work with Procurement & Marketing to establish and maintain store profiles for merchandising purposes
• Train stores on new methods of receiving, scanning, cycle counts, and inventory management
• Serve as a liaison between Operations, Merchandising, and Logistics on new supply chain technologies throughout 2026-2027

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous bakery/deli department manager experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills and customer driven
• Record of bottom line and sales results in previous roles
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of Bakery/Deli Department operating principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and great communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Ability to lift 50-70lbs. consistently