Manager, Merchandising

About the role

Assist in leading a team of category merchandisers responsible for the growth of revenue and margin in specific product categories. The Merchandising Manager will assist in the development and execution of strategy for each category through vendor/supplier management, product mix development, pricing maintenance, logistics optimization, marketing positioning, and reporting-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies
• Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment
• Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category
• Provides analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers
• Makes recommendations to management on category improvements
• Participates in "Strategic" supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary
• Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities
• Assists in category management activities and projects
• Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting
• Develops SOPs and training materials for merchandising
• Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast
• Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization
• Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company
• Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate
• Keeps updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base
• Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Undergraduate degree in business

Experience:

• 3 years' experience in online merchandising
• 3 years of planning and/or management experience
• Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• 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 and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to write short correspondence
• Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner
• Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers)
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions)
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form
• Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times
• Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures