Merchandising Director

Responsibilities

• Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
• Negotiate and manage local level programs
• Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
• Manage shrink and approve credits
• Purchase and merchandise products to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Experience: 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution)
• Professional Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills
• Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives
• Monitors market to increase market share
• Negotiates and manages local level programs
• Projects and budgets management