Sr. Own Brand & Sourcing Manager - (General Merchandise / Perishables) at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or related field
>8-10 years of relevant experience (implied from context)

Responsibilities

Leads the OB team and merchandising partners to establish a member-centric, category-level OB growth strategy along with financial and operational plans to position BJ's Own Brands to delight members, win in the market and deliver strong financial performance
Leverages member, financial and marketplace data and insights to define product positioning (product, pricing, promotions, merchandising, packaging) that delivers Own Brand top and bottom line growth
Leads the cross functional team across merchandising, planning and allocation, product development, quality and marketing to deliver on the project roadmap; acts as the key connector between the merchant team and OB team, representing the voice of the member
Defines the sourcing strategy for the category/project; establishes and manages the vendor matrix to meet current and future product and operational needs, achieve strong profitability, provide contingencies and manage risk
Negotiates product cost based on understanding of cost drivers including product, geography, packaging, shipping, transportation, order volumes and frequency to deliver strong value to members and profitability to the business
Partners with key functions (merchandising, digital, marketing, pricing) to activate the brand and products in support of goals (packaging, site experience, promotions, marketing)
Measures performance against the plan and leads partners to take action in launching and growing engagement with Own Brand products
Leads packaging development for Own Brand products with competitive benchmarking to develop compelling, simple-to-navigate packaging; establishes messaging hierarchy, photography/illustration direction, desired claims and partners with suppliers and quality team to validate accuracy
Leads the cross functional team to prepare for key stage gate decision points to ensure the right data informs actions
Partners with merchant leadership (SVPs, VPs and Divisionals) to establish a healthy culture for Own Brands and a strong sense of accountability within the merchandising organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SourcingVendor ManagementNegotiationMerchandisingStrategic PlanningProduct Portfolio ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial PlanningOperational PlanningProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does BJ's Wholesale Club offer?

BJ's offers weekly pay, eligible free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships, generous time off including vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave, benefit plans with three medical plans, HSA, two dental plans, vision, flexible spending, and a 401(k) with company match.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation can I expect for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Sr Own Brand & Sourcing Manager role?

The role requires skills in establishing member-centric growth strategies, leading cross-functional teams, leveraging data for product positioning, defining sourcing strategies, managing vendor matrices, and negotiating product costs based on cost drivers.

What is the company culture like at BJ's Wholesale Club?

BJ's offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members can learn, grow, and be their authentic selves, with a commitment to outstanding service and convenience for members.