Job Title: Merchandising Manager – NOS
Location: Matawan, NJ 07747
Perm (FTE) role
US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time
Looking for someone who can have a deep technical grasp on the POS Systems, can plan and implement upgrades, understand how programs interact with the POS system, as well as Test Upgrades.
Need someone who is fluent with Spanish
Job Description
Summary:
- The Merchandising Manager
– NOS is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and
income goals for the assigned grocery categories.
- This includes driving
sales, managing vendor programs and promotional income, developing a
competitive ad,
maintaining item assortment, and collaborating with vendors, members, and store
owners to ensure alignment of business goals.
Job Description:
- Manage and deliver
budgeted objectives including category sales targets, gross profit
margins, and promotional income
- Negotiate promotional
programs, pricing, and contracts with vendors and brokers to drive
competitive advantage
- Plan and execute weekly
promotions/ad programs with strong feature retails and accurate sales
forecasts
- Prepare materials for
bi-weekly committee meetings covering competitive ad reviews, review
proposed front page items and promotional price points, new items, etc.
- Review and analyze market
trends, competitor activity, and category performance
- Oversee and maintain
product assortment, including item setup, cost accuracy, discontinuations,
and data accuracy within SAP
- Manage vendor billing via
EDI, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of errors
- Ensure gross profit margin
targets are met and align with quarterly objectives
- Review category price
checks to maintain competitive pricing
- Serve as a key point of
contact for store owners, addressing
- feedback, resolving
issues, and providing merchandising support
- Conduction regular
business reviews with vendors to assess performance, trends, and growth
opportunities
- Attend industry Food Shows
with wholesalers to negotiate and secure strong deals and promotions for
membership
Qualifications:
EDUCATION-
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Marketing
Skills & Experience
- 5-7 years experience in
retail, merchandising, or CPG. Supermarket industry experience is strongly
preferred.
- Proven ability to analyze
data and translate insights into sales and merchandising strategies
- Ability to handle conflict
and negotiate successfully
- Strong Interpersonal
skills and ability to build relationships
- Ability to prioritize and
to effectively lead multiple projects/initiatives
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; confident in delivering presentations
- Excellent Power Point and Excel skills.
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $80 K to $125 K per year with 10% Bonus. Employee benefits will also be available, and details are available like Pension/401K/ Paid Vacation/ Life, Medical & Dental insurance etc.
* The pay range listed above reflects the expected
starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on
market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will
determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected
candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws
