Position OverviewThe Category Merchandiser for Meat & Seafood is responsible for end-to-end coordination and execution of strategic category plans. Working with the Category Mgr and Promotional Planning Mgr, the Category Merchandiser will use margin targets and competitive data to provide business insights and recommendations to adjust strategies and tactics to improve sales, simplify execution and improve profitability for assigned categories. The role is expected to ensure regional assortment and seasonal merchandising needs are prioritized to drive incremental volume. The Category Merchandiser is responsible for coordinating product, cost, merchandising tactics, and activities in support of promotions, TPRs, and selling events. Responsible for overseeing input of all deals and file maintenance data to ensure all programs are executed on time. Category Merchandiser will work with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are on trend with the industry, reflective of the regional mix, and focused on delivering the highest quality, relevant products, and best cost.

Job Description

Understand and apply analytical and quantitative insights to support annual category strategy development, including support the planning process, competitive intelligence, sales data, and syndicated data to provide actionable insights, trends, and opportunities to drive incremental sales and margin, oversee the execution of all vendor programs, allowances, performance funds, incentives, forward buys, direct plan ship options maintaining efficiency incentives as a competitive advantage. Responsible for working with the Commercial team and Promotional Planning Managers across regions to implement sales programs and support local events.Responsible for the oversight and execution of category tactics, milestones, and deliverables, including deal submissions, demand planning, new item introduction, and key selling events. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers and to continually understand commodity market risk.Responsible for Trade Fund planning execution (passed and retained), flyer income, and weekly monitoring and tracking of trade funds, incentives, forward buys, truckload opportunities, and income.The primary point of escalation for vendor/broker tactics and planning day to day, including deal submission and approval, and working with Manufacturing, Buying, and Transportation to resolve OOS (out-of-stock) issuesLead and/or participate in cross-functional planning to support corporate and regional growth strategies.Travel Required: Yes, 90% in field and 10% in office

Environment

Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)Traveling to stores throughout WI and potentially Northern ILWill need to travel to minimum of 2 food shows a year

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in category planningDeep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.)Must be systems-oriented, enjoy work with new tools and be a self-motivated and detailed learnerAbility to present results of analysis, data models, and other projects to management conciselyStrong communications skills – speaking, writing, presenting and negotiatingStrong planning and time management skillsHigh threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments – figuring it out and adapting as you goAbility to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modesProven ability to work cross functionally and build networks and relationships internal and external to organizationCapable of resolving escalated issues arising from internal, external and vendor partners in coordination with other business partners

We offer

Weekly PayBenefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision,Company matched 401kPTO and Holiday Pay offeredCareer Progression OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Health & Wellness programEmployee Discounts / Purchasing programsEmployee Assistance Program

Years Of Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in retail/supermarket, wholesale, and/or CPGExperience in meat and seafood merchandising

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business, Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyPiggly Wiggly Midwest LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.