Vice President, Fresh Merchandising at SpartanNash

Byron Center, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Grocery, Food Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required. Master's degree preferred
Fifteen (15) years fresh food/grocery experience
Ten (10) years in a Leadership capacity
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
Ability to lead a team, assess performance, and drive continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels in the organization
Effective analytical and decision-making skills
Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple projects/deliverables
Ability to travel for store visits and/or industry events

Responsibilities

Play a key role in developing the long-term vision of Fresh product categories, including produce, deli & bakery, meat, and seafood to ensure success for SpartanNash company-owned stores and independent customers
Responsible for Fresh P&L Management, vendor negotiations, and the development and commercialization of merchandising programs to achieve or exceed sales and profit plans
Introduce new products and programs and expand successful ones to maximize sales and profits, collaborating with marketing, consumer insights, retail, and other departments to leverage shopper trends to make strong, data-based decisions
Lead teams of Fresh Directors & Sr. Directors and their respective category management & procurement teams to execute strategic initiatives, ensuring coordination and consistency across Fresh categories
Lead the procurement team in buying, sourcing, and inventory management
Manage merchandising budgets, including sales analyses, gross margin, and inventory turnover, accountable for execution against annual operating plan
Responsible for department leadership including staffing, training, coaching, and development of leaders and associates
Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best practices within assigned areas; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure legal compliance
Represent SpartanNash at conferences, trade shows, and other regional or national events
Develop quantifiable strategies for private brand growth and profitability and work with private label to increase sales
Maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally (i.e., cross-functional business partners, vendors, customers) and develop collaborative efforts for increased market share, customer loyalty and profitability