Fresh Category Specialist

Schnuck Markets, Inc.

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Collaborate with Category Managers and store teams to achieve company’s financial goals by using data driven analytics to create store specific planograms. Planogram metrics are essential for driving RIO replenishment, inventory levels and Customer focused assortments. This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote. This role is located in St Louis, Missouri. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with Fresh Category Managers to build assortments and rule sets for all categories. Design store specific planograms that visually engage the customer and achieve company financial goals. Manage the allocation of space to sales for all remodels, new stores and ADHOC request. Evaluate assortment opportunities within the AWG warehouse. Collaborate with procurement and brokers to bring equipment innovation to the shelf edge. Direct SAS and coordinate with merchandiser to Execute to Win MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Required Education: Associates/Bachelor's Degree preferred Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years of FRESH department experience or equivalent preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge Advanced knowledge of retail principles. Capability to analyze and understand data to achieve company’s financial goals. Ability to be trained and become proficient in all applications of Symphony AI software. Knowledge of Excel and Google applications are essential. Skills & Abilities Ability to successfully communicate at all levels of the organization. Critical thinker, the ability to react quickly and make decisions in a constantly changing environment. Build relationships with Category Manager, buyers, RPC, store teams and vendors. Relentless attention to detail. Strong time management. FORMAL POLICY SETTING No formal responsibility PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Walking Primarily sitting Standing Primarily sitting Lifting Up to 25 lbs. Travel 0-25% Work Environment Standard office environment and normal business hours. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required at certain times of the year. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. From the exciting, fast-paced store environment to manufacturing and production facilities, Schnucks offers career opportunities for talented teammates who want to work for a friendly, family-oriented company. It’s easy to see why you should work for Schnucks: Friendly, Fast-Paced Environment Teammate Discount after Qualifying Period Chance To Advance. Schnucks has a strong tradition of promoting from within. Many teammates who started working with us have grown with us, as their part-time jobs became long-term careers. Schnucks is successful because we value our teammates as much as our customers. Schnucks is one of the top 100 privately owned companies and one of the top 10 privately owned supermarket chains nationwide.

Requirements

Associates/Bachelor's Degree preferred
2 years of FRESH department experience or equivalent preferred.
Advanced knowledge of retail principles.
Capability to analyze and understand data to achieve company’s financial goals.
Ability to be trained and become proficient in all applications of Symphony AI software.
Knowledge of Excel and Google applications are essential.
Ability to successfully communicate at all levels of the organization.
Critical thinker, the ability to react quickly and make decisions in a constantly changing environment.
Build relationships with Category Manager, buyers, RPC, store teams and vendors.
Relentless attention to detail.
Strong time management.

Responsibilities

Partner with Fresh Category Managers to build assortments and rule sets for all categories.
Design store specific planograms that visually engage the customer and achieve company financial goals.
Manage the allocation of space to sales for all remodels, new stores and ADHOC request.
Evaluate assortment opportunities within the AWG warehouse.
Collaborate with procurement and brokers to bring equipment innovation to the shelf edge.
Direct SAS and coordinate with merchandiser to Execute to Win