Space Management Director

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer—we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States, with more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support, set us apart. In this role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

About the role

Oversee and direct the company’s Space Management strategy, processes, and team. Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the business to maximize efficiency and profit through optimized merchandising and assortment. Leverage the expertise of the Space Management team in support of retail location compliance with current planograms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and incorporate priorities of Operational Leadership into the space management strategy.
• Communicate with Executive Team, District Leadership, and Store Management to align and advance the merchandising goals of the Company.
• Recruit, develop, and direct a Space Management team that is agile and capable of implementing the space management strategy across the company.
• Maintain an active partnership with the Procurement team to ensure timely and efficient assortment adjustments.
• Plan and execute merchandising plans for new store development, remodels, and resets.
• Determine and design the physical fixture/shelving needs of stores.
• Place orders with vendor suppliers able to provide cost-effective solutions.
• Actively partner with Store Management to communicate, train, and support the expectation of up-to-date merchandising and planograms within stores.
• Assess and analyze merchandising plan performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Seek out ways to minimize potential for product shrinkage within the space management strategy.
• Stay informed on industry standards and technology; incorporate advancements in the most fiscally advantageous way for the Company.
• Partner with outside parties and vendors on projects and initiatives.
• Set and maintain expectations for Space Management staff; ensure that performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Develop and implement training for various teams across the Company to improve the effectiveness of the Space Management program.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities with enthusiasm, honesty, and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrable knowledge of retail merchandising with emphasis on maximizing efficiency and profit.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience leading diverse teams and effectively influencing others in a retail environment.
• Strong team leadership, relationship building, and cross-functional management experience.
• Strong analytical ability to gather and interpret information for the development of recommendations and solutions.
• Successful team leadership adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong aptitude for advanced technology and software.
• Ability to develop and direct an effective team of professionals dedicated to advancing the Company’s interests as they relate to space management and merchandising.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of settings with members of the Company at all levels.
• Analyze information to identify opportunities for improvements and optimizations; prepare and deliver thorough recommendations.
• Continuously learn and improve skills for increased effectiveness in position.
• Available to respond to calls on urgent matters after business hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Perform all tasks with integrity and professionalism.
• Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Experience and/or certification in current space management tools/software.
• Seven (7) or more years’ experience in retail grocery leadership.
• Background in project development and management.
• Thorough knowledge of grocery industry and retail supply chain.