Director, Merchandising

Sysco•Freshpoint West Coast Florida, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff.

Requirements

4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
effective written/oral communication skills
strong analytical skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct local merchandising and supplier resources
Negotiate and manage local level programs
Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets
Manage shrink and approve credits
Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations
Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives
Monitor market to increase market share
Negotiate and manage local level programs
Projection and budget management