Manager, Merchandising (99, Main Office)

Foodland Super Market•Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Manager is responsible for driving in-store execution and optimizing product presentation to maximize sales, profitability, and customer experience. This role flexes between strategic merchandising leadership and hands-on floor planning, including ownership of planograms, space allocation, and fixture strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with disciplined project management to translate insights into effective, scalable merchandising solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Merchandising, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in merchandising, space planning, or retail operations
Proven experience with planogram tools (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Space Planning software)
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of retail KPIs, including sales productivity, inventory management, and space optimization
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable merchandising decisions
Project Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Strategic Agility: Balances long-term planning with short-term execution needs
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in planograms, layouts, and execution standards
Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong partnerships across functions and levels
Customer-Centric Mindset: Focused on enhancing the in-store shopping experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-unit retail environments
Knowledge of space planning analytics and macro/micro space optimization
Familiarity with test-and-learn methodologies and pilot programs
Experience supporting store openings or large-scale resets

Responsibilities

Develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with business goals, seasonal priorities, and customer behaviors.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Store Operations, and Marketing) to ensure cohesive product storytelling and execution.
Continuously assess and refine merchandising approaches to improve sales productivity and customer engagement.
Develop store floor plans, ensuring optimal traffic flow, category adjacencies, and customer navigation.
Allocate space by category, brand, and product based on performance metrics and business priorities.
Evaluate fixture utilization and recommend improvements to maximize selling efficiency.
Support new store openings, remodels, and resets with effective floor planning solutions.
Create, maintain, and optimize planograms that reflect assortment strategy and visual standards.
Establish planogram guidelines and best practices to ensure consistent execution across locations.
Analyze planogram performance and adjust based on sales data, inventory positioning, and customer behavior.
Partner with sales and operations teams to ensure compliance and gather actionable feedback.
Leverage data to inform decisions.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve assortment productivity and space efficiency.
Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track merchandising effectiveness.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Manage schedules for merchandising initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
Manage multiple concurrent projects including seasonal resets, store rollouts, and strategic pilots.
Coordinate cross-functional resources and external resources and maintain clear communication across stakeholders.
Develop tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.