Merchandising Manager

99 Ranch Market•Union City, CA

About The Position

The Seafood Merchandising Manager plans, schedules, negotiates, sources, and procures regional products in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role manages the supply chain to maintain a continuous product flow efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting store needs and established in-stock service levels. The manager works with suppliers and regional stores on product selection, pricing, quantities, quality, delivery, and market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture business, marketing, supply chain management, or another business-related field.
Three years of seafood purchasing, wholesale, retail, or related work experience.
Strong knowledge of the meat industry, market trends, and pricing strategies.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a refrigerated environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to identify and qualify new or alternate product sources, represent the company, and negotiate flexibly with suppliers.
Ability to analyze product and service features, prices, and qualities to determine cost-effective purchases.
Ability to resolve issues and make timely recommendations and decisions resourcefully.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, government regulations, and legal documents.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and identify product suppliers, and negotiate weekly price and quantity terms.
Maintain established product in-stock service levels.
Select vendors based on supply continuity, service level, product quality and value, and understanding of the marketplace.
Maintain vendor relationships by resolving invoicing, product, and delivery problems.
Select products based on market application, product performance, alternate supply sources, and vendor reputation.
Negotiate prices and order quantities based on regional store orders, economic order points, warehousing capacity, promotions, and market conditions.
Provide product and pricing information to regional stores and recommend product-line pricing structures based on volume and margins.
Plan, prepare, and process daily requisitions and purchase orders, and expedite orders to support stores.
Collaborate through open communication and sharing relevant business information.
Establish and maintain product order policies and lead times, and request supplier pricing quotes to identify the best supply source.
Identify and qualify new or alternate product sources; represent the company and negotiate flexibly with suppliers.
Review suppliers to ensure they understand quality and delivery requirements, and maintain flexibility, quality, and competitive pricing in the supplier base.
Anticipate problems and risks and develop solutions.
Analyze supplier performance and negotiate lead-time reductions or stocking programs to reduce inventory burden.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel and work limited weekends and holidays.