Manager, Merchandising - Food Manufacturing

Job Summary

Assist in leading a team of category merchandisers responsible for growth of revenue and margin in specific product categories.

• Vendor/Supplier management – builds relationships and conducts financial negotiations with suppliers
• Product Mix – develops and manages vendors, suppliers, and products available
• Pricing – maintains competitive and relevant pricing
• Logistics – works with logistics to optimize supplier shipping performance
• Marketing – positions products through web placement, categorization, and marketing efforts
• Reporting – makes decisions based on reporting and provides status and timelines to merchandising team members

Responsibilities

• Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies
• Fosters teamwork within the department and cultivates a team environment