Divisional Merchandise Manager

Do it Best•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for leading, directing, and developing one or more teams within Merchandising to develop and deliver to members programs and products to keep members competitive, profitable, in stock, and at the forefront of change and innovation. Keeps the teams focused on vendors, products, promotions, and pricing related activities to benefit members.

Requirements

4-year college degree in business or a related field
8-10 years of business experience (purchasing focus ideally)
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
Home Improvement industry experience
Past record of accomplishments
2-5 years of Management Experience

Nice To Haves

Retail experience
Retail financial planning and assortment planning experience
International or Global Sourcing experience including foreign supplier visits
Experience on a national perspective

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the specific Merchandise Departments as assigned: Strategic Planning and budgeting for assigned areas, Strategic Planning specifically on: Sales strategies for departments and product categories, Product Assortment strategies for departments and product categories, Negotiations and program development with vendors, Managing, directing, and developing staff, Achieving Annual Performance Targets for each department on sales, margins, turns, and service level, Oversight and guidance on supplier selection and negotiations, Oversight and guidance on landed cost and pricing calculations, Oversight and guidance on RSC product assortment, Oversight and guidance on private-label product assortment, Oversight and guidance on item selection for promotions, Oversight and guidance on Market programs and specials, Oversight and guidance on Member visits, sales opportunities, and communications, Oversight and guidance on work with the Alliance, Other related responsibilities as assigned
Participate in special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.
Assume a leadership role in the Division and the Company
Assume a leadership role related to Merchandising topics with members and vendors
Develop sales, gross profit, and stock turn goals for departments annually
Develop annual Key Initiatives for each Merchandising team