Manager, Merchandising

Job Summary

Aid in leading a team of category merchandisers focused on increasing revenue and margins in specific product categories. The Merchandising Manager assists in developing and executing strategies for each category through vendor/supplier management, product mix, pricing, logistics, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality category strategies
• Foster teamwork within the department and cultivate a team environment
• Assist in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category
• Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers
• Make recommendations to management on category improvements
• Participate in “Strategic” supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary
• Assist in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities
• Assist in category management activities and projects
• Work closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and training materials for merchandising
• Manage the supplier rebate table and meet with accounting to forecast
• Coordinate the Merchandising training programs for the organization
• Transfer knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve sales and profitability
• Handle customer service/sales issues where and when appropriate
• Stay updated on all contracts and be well-versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base
• Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT, and accounting to support company goals
• Handle other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business
• 3 years’ experience in online merchandising
• Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• 3 years of planning and/or management experience
• Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software
• Professional Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal), independent thinker, attention to detail, excellent people skills, ability to establish rapport, ability to write short correspondence, ability to speak and write English clearly, ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes, ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and with a group on various ongoing projects simultaneously, effective communication with internal and external customers, ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations, ability to concentrate for extended periods of time, ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation, ability to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type, ability to frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds, ability to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc, ability to work comfortably under pressure, ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceed deadlines, ability to maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc, require the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation, frequently talk or hear, noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate