Manager I Category - Non Perishable - Stop & Shop : Job Details

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street Store Code: Center Store Grocery 1 - Brands (5148848) At Stop & Shop, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our associates are celebrated, and all associates feel they belong and thrive. We work as one team to break down barriers, put the customer first and show that we care for our customers, communities and each other. At Stop & Shop, we're here to feed all of life's moments, and we've made a promise to our customers to help them make the small wins possible every day. As an Assistant Category Manager you will be responsible for supporting the day to day selling activities of Stop & Shop with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for intense negotiations and management of vendor relationships with minimal supervision from the Category Manager (CM). Will provide leadership coverage for the Category team working with the CM to determine where appropriate level of duties are required. Will lead the processes of shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning as well as product and program development for assigned Categories. Will work collaboratively with Shelf Merchandising, Banner Merchandising, Pricing and Replenishment to implement the execution of a comprehensive, cohesive and well-integrated Category plan in support of each Banner's strategy and Integrated Business Plan. Also responsible for collaborating with Retail Operations, Marketing, Merchandising Governance & Planning (MGP), our Brands and Master Data Management (MDM) to ensure maximum organizational alignment and optimal portfolio performance according to established goals and strategic plans.

• Assist in the creation of a comprehensive, cohesive Category strategy that will meet the needs of the consumers and achieve Category goals while supporting the Banner Integrated Business Plan.
• Work collaboratively across departments to meet budgeted key performance metrics.
• Responsible for driving positive Sales, Movement, Market Share, and Net Contribution metrics as well as profit and shrink. These key performance metrics are meant to be comprehensive in nature but are not limited to the list above due to changing nature of business priorities.
• Responsible for all aspects of Data Analysis, for assigned categories using Data Mining Software (Power BI, Circana) and Excel.
• Will lead negotiations and the team to drive the most advantageous programs with vendors and actively seeking out new opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining an optimal item mix collaboration with Category Manager. Responsible for negotiating the lowest cost, including all elements that impact costs such as logistics, distribution, shrink, and promotional strategies.
• Ensuring appropriate assortment mix changes as each Category moves through review using assortment principles for each Banner as guidelines for ensuring each Banner has the right product on the shelf at the right time.
  • Understand what consumers value most from each Category and meet their needs in a profitable way.
• Ensuring promotional plans are developed using identified lead items that will drive incremental sales and margin while meeting the standards for the defined category role and strategy for each Banner.
• Validate compliance of best practice promotional planning, feature/display activity, and in-store shopper marketing investments to effectively grow market share for the Category while meeting margin targets.
• Validate compliance of the on-shelf Category assortment presentation and item mix. Ensure it reflects the unique needs of each Category while aligning with the Category role for each Banner. Including building Planograms and Test sets.
• Collaborate with Category Manager to own and deliver on vendor allowances to ensure targets are met.
• Leveraging Our Brand items to build consumer loyalty and profitability within category and Ahold/Delhaize.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years combined experience in retail, merchandising, category, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, and distribution
• Knowledge of applicable practice areas, i.e., Fresh or Center Store categories.
  • Fresh Categories include but are not limited to: Produce, Meat/Seafood, HMS/Deli/Bakery
  • Center Store Categories are considered any category not listed in Fresh above
• A mature knowledge of company, business, and industry practices including Vendor Negotiation and Partnerships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Programs-Presentation Skills and Data Mining and Analysis.
• Requires travel - typically 8 - 12%
• The ability to be in the Quincy office 3 days a week

The starting salary for this position is $104,400 and will be commensurate with background, experience as well as internal equity.Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Requisition: 412612_external_USA-MA-Quincy