Sterling St. James, LLC
About the Role
The Head of Grocery Merchandising position is a significant leadership role in the retail sector, based in Dallas, TX. This role involves overseeing the management and strategic direction of the grocery department, playing a crucial part in improving the customer shopping experience, optimizing inventory, and ensuring efficient operations. The Head of Grocery Merchandising will be responsible for leading a team, managing vendor relationships, and driving the success of this essential department.
Main Responsibilities Leadership
Provide visionary leadership for the grocery department, establishing clear goals and strategies to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with other department heads to align grocery initiatives with overall store objectives.
Procurement and Vendor Management
Develop and implement procurement strategies for sourcing a wide range of grocery products, including non-perishable items.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and oversee supplier performance.
Inventory Control
Implement measures to control inventory levels, minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
Develop and execute inventory replenishment strategies, monitor stock rotation, and ensure product freshness.
Merchandise Assortment
Oversee the product assortment within the grocery department, ensuring it aligns with customer preferences and market trends.
Utilize data-driven insights to make decisions about product assortment.
Cost Management
Analyze cost structures, implement cost-saving initiatives, and conduct price benchmarking to optimize costs.
Ensure cost-saving measures do not compromise product quality.
Team Leadership
Mentor and develop a team, establish clear objectives, and foster teamwork to drive excellence.
Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field preferred.
Proven experience in retail grocery merchandising and vendor management.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in retail software and data analytics tools.
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Main Responsibilities Leadership
Provide visionary leadership for the grocery department, establishing clear goals and strategies to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with other department heads to align grocery initiatives with overall store objectives.
Procurement and Vendor Management
Develop and implement procurement strategies for sourcing a wide range of grocery products, including non-perishable items.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and oversee supplier performance.
Inventory Control
Implement measures to control inventory levels, minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
Develop and execute inventory replenishment strategies, monitor stock rotation, and ensure product freshness.
Merchandise Assortment
Oversee the product assortment within the grocery department, ensuring it aligns with customer preferences and market trends.
Utilize data-driven insights to make decisions about product assortment.
Cost Management
Analyze cost structures, implement cost-saving initiatives, and conduct price benchmarking to optimize costs.
Ensure cost-saving measures do not compromise product quality.
Team Leadership
Mentor and develop a team, establish clear objectives, and foster teamwork to drive excellence.
Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field preferred.
Proven experience in retail grocery merchandising and vendor management.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in retail software and data analytics tools.
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