Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Buyer- General Merchandise to join our team!  This role is responsible for the profitable planning of retail prices, marketing execution, and competitive analysis of all weekly and seasonal Non-Food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives. The role is also responsible for leading a team of employees.

 

** This position reports to our Headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid 3-day schedule.

What You’ll Do Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management modelImplement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholdersAnalyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimizationExecute weekly and seasonal Non-Food price planning by taking into account all performance KPI’s such as margin, sales, write-offs, price changes, and stock levelsOversee ongoing competitive analysis to ensure competitive pricing in the marketProvide comprehensive pricing strategy across both INT and Domestic itemsProvide strategic leadership for the team, and develop solutions to stock issues and low sales from a pricing perspectiveDevelop and execute the marketing strategy for all NF items in collaboration with Marketing and MerchandisingManage the overall PV budget and strategically determine product promotionsManage product related issues by communicating with Quality Assurance, International Purchasing, and Legal and ComplianceWhat You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Excellent management and supervisory skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
•    Strong financial acumen to effectively plan profitable promotions and sales plans
•    Ability to manipulate data and maintain high volumes of information in Microsoft Excel
•    General retail market knowledge

 

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    3-5 years of experience in a related field
•    In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

 

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

 

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

Medical | Dental | Vision coveragePaid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

 

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

 

 

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