Position OverviewThe Sr. Manager of National Merchandising manages and oversees the National Merchandising team, recommend strategic direction, oversee vendor negotiations, and expand gross profit opportunities and sales programs to help all Independent Regions attain their Sales and Flyer Gross Profit budgets with a designated roster of large, National vendors within assigned departments/categories.This role is the bridge between National Vendors and Regional Merchandising teams and their customers. The Sr Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of growth strategies, negotiating national deals, setting merchandising objectives and related sales programs for assigned departments in Center Store, List Cost Fresh, or GM/HBC/Seasonal Candy. Leadership of these categories is be defined by formatting, communicating, assisting in Regional translations and monitoring execution/results via Regional Merchandising Teams, and success isdefined by category growth, gross margin expansion, and customer satisfaction. The role requires close collaboration with Category Development Managers to understand and actualize emerging category trends and consumer needs and reflect in strategic category growth plans.

Job Description

Description

Supervise the negotiation of National Merchandising programs for all Merchandising divisions with all assigned departments/categories/manufacturersProvide leadership to optimize manufacturer category trade funding through funding knowledge, analytics, tracking and strategic planningOversee the generation of National Merchandising programs that provide competitive vehicles for the independent customers through an understanding of regional itemization, trends, demographics, pricing and manufacturer go to market strategies.Manage setup and maintenance of item and National vendor data integrity (pricing/item accuracy/item changes/item assortment/category marketing info/ deductions)Supervise the NCM's contribution for the achievement of both National and Regional gross profit goalsOversee the product mix management through manufacturer innovation and collaboration with the Category Development ManagersInterface with outside C&S departments as well as retail customers for resolutions, IMS-Vendor relations, and Prompt- AVS resolutions.Supervise the coordination with regional merchandising teams for program planning, execution and financial achievementSupervise regional food-show manufacturer support and programsTravel Required: Yes

Environment

Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

Category Management, Sales FinanceProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Professional verbal and written communication skills. Negotiation, organization, prioritization, and problem solving skills

Years Of Experience

5-7: years of experience in merchandising/category management in the wholesale or retail industry

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyPiggly Wiggly Midwest LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.