Project Manager - Shelf Implementation

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Cooperstown, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the development of merchandising layouts and the implementation of merchandising strategies for both corporate and independent customers. This includes the coordination and supervision of product placement for all total store resets. The Project Manager will also coordinate through New Business Development, the re-tagging of all new products.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Design, Merchandising or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) strongly preferred.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, project management, financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively, and work under minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with associates and management at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of store planning principles and skills.
• May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds.
• The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Five years of experience with retail management, merchandising, or store planning to include experience in a supervisory or leadership role required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) strongly preferred.
• Prior project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective delivery of assigned projects by providing end-to-end guidance from solution design, requirement negotiation, issues escalation, resource allocation and monitoring project activities throughout the entire development cycle.
• Determine department sizes for sub-department (i.e. grocery, frozen, dairy) products and shelving specifications, and research local demographics to determine proper product assortment needed to achieve merchandising strategies.
• Develop and manage the details of the store planning project(s) including the plan, schedule, vendor resources, staffing needs, fixture deliveries, task assignments, etc.; track progress and monitor activities through reset completion.
• Work with shelf technology to assign planograms to corresponding store reset(s); validate planograms to ensure accurate implementation.
• Utilize research data on product placement to maximize traffic flow through the store by proper category placement.
• Provide retailer with a total store analysis as part of an initial walk through and update as necessary based on reviews with retailer through project completion; work cross-functionally with layout, construction, and equipment to assist retailers as needed.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd party merchandisers, assigned store personnel, and sales team during projects.
• Determine vendor support needed and communicate in advance (per established guidelines) prior to reset.
• Provide direction to the sales team and store personnel during resets in areas of shelf and product placement and floor conditions.
• Ensure store is clean and necessary punch list complete.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree