Buyer/Merchandiser - Center Store

Festival Foods•De Pere, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer/Merchandiser must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. The position purchases center store products, working with a variety of wholesalers, brokers and vendor partners. This position will work closely with the Center Store Department Directors in achieving desired gross profit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, related field or equivalent experience required.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, resource allocation and leadership techniques.
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills including verbal communication, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and being assertive.
Must work well in a team environment while being collaborative in research and execution of the team plan.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years buying and merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build weekly itemization, pricing and layout for ad insert, direct mail and digital advertising offers that delivers sales and gross profits plans.
Proof all department advertising for accuracy and completeness.
Identify suppliers (vendors, brokers, manufacturers), select merchandise, and negotiate contracts.
Negotiate and purchase products at the most favorable cost in quantities consistent with store trends and sales volume.
Monitor sales of key items and make adjustments based on competitor market pricing and advertising.
Manage every day and seasonal assortments of products for all store locations.
Review and provide direction on deselection of items, addition of new items and placement for planograms.
Negotiate advertising, new item and placement fees with vendors.
Develop key strategies to drive sales, while analyzing market trends of new and existing items.
Deliver AOP Sales and Gross Profit targets.
Forecast and place timely orders of key ad items, seasonal items and warehouse inventory.
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household
Weekly Pay
Premium Pay on Sundays and select holidays for hourly associates
Time and a half on Sundays and select holidays for hourly full-time store associates
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
3 weeks of paid parental leave
Fitness reimbursement program
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
LEAPCare Care Coaches
401(k)
Annual discretionary match for 401(k)