Senior Merchandise Manager

Batteries Plus•Hartland, WI

About The Position

The Senior Merchandise Manager plays a key role in developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and inventory productivity across all channels. This role partners closely with Procurement and cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, optimize assortments, and deliver innovative product solutions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role manages categories of significant scope and complexity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial targets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, product management, or planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools, including Excel or Google Sheets.
Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Comfortable working with confidential business and financial data.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools preferred.
An understanding of multi-level distribution networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead category performance for assigned product areas, driving sales growth, margin improvement, inventory productivity, and overall financial performance across all sales channels.
Develop and execute customer-focused merchandising strategies that support both short-term business objectives and long-term growth initiatives.
Utilize data analysis, retail math, and market insights to optimize assortments, SKU productivity, and product lifecycle decisions.
Partner with Procurement and Sourcing teams to align assortment strategies, supplier partnerships, and category financial goals.
Identify assortment gaps, growth opportunities, and margin-enhancing initiatives through competitive analysis and customer insights.
Develop and maintain channel-specific SKU and class plans, including assortment breadth, depth, and fulfillment strategies.
Analyze product performance and inventory trends to support allocation decisions and improve category productivity.
Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities related to pricing, promotions, and product innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendor partners to support strategic initiatives, operational efficiencies, and category growth.
Present recommendations, reporting, and business insights to leadership and key stakeholders.