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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Merchandising Project Manager

Department: Merchandising

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:

Provides direction and manages planogram development, manages special projects, resources, and scheduling, manages retail display programs, supervises merchandising projects including store merchandising plans and planograms.

Core Competencies

PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: Director, Merchandising

Positions that Report to you: Merchandising Specialist

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Documents category merchandising concepts and adjacencies.Participates in category reviews for SKU rationalization and placement.Works with Hy-Vee vendors partners for plan-o-gram development and maintenance.Manages special projects, resources, and scheduling.Coordinates refresh of plan-o-grams (new items, discontinued items, etc.)Coordinates creation of category plan-o-grams to improve customer experience, sales, and profits.Prepares and analyzes merchandising plans.Coordinates merchandising projects, designs, concepts, and fixtures.Collaborates cross-functionally with all departments and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles to ensure a successful program execution.Manages store projects including store merchandising plans and planograms.Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates reports and presentations as needed.Attends and participates in company and industry meetings.Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the companyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional mannerAbility to identify problems, develop and execute solutionsAbility to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programsMust be proficient using computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 - 3 years previous related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Standard tools and equipment used to perform general office duties, including calculator, Fax, copier, telephone, printer, and PC with Microsoft Office programs.

Financial Responsibility:

None.

Contacts:

Has regular contact with store personnel. Has occasional contact with Suppliers/Vendors.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential information including knowledge of company wide sales, store sales and new store sites.

Travel:

Occasional travel and overnight stays are required.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.