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Wawa, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Field Merchandise Team Leader- Tennessee

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Wawa, Inc. is a leading convenience store chain, and they are seeking a Field Merchandise Team Leader to oversee merchandising and operations for new stores and remodels. This role involves planning, directing, and executing various merchandising projects while supervising field merchandisers and ensuring compliance with merchandising standards.

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Responsibilities

Plan, direct and execute the merchandising and operations startup of new stores and remodels. Participate in kickoff meetings and weekly touch points with Store Operations. Build Lozier and Metro shelving, stock all small wares, and oversee restocking of the store including McLane and DSD vendor product and fuel supplies. Manage Store Operations support, third party labor resources as well as merchandising team labor. Direct new store set up and the execution of merchandising to the highest standards

Plan and implement full store resets. Determine equipment and fixture needs based on surveys and proposed plan, review fixture availability in storage locations and order additional equipment as required. Conduct post reset walk with Store Operations and update equipment survey

Coordinate DSD and set up vendor equipment and fixture delivery to stores for resets, new stores, remodels. Resolve vendor product issues to ensure product is 100% in stock. Ensure vendors provide credit and pick up product for closings. Work in partnership with the DSD Supply Chain and the Merchandising and Floor Planning Coordinator

Manage the transfer, donation and recycling processes for all closings, remodel stores as well as full store closings. Work in partnership with Store Operations Impact Planning Team on product donations and Facilities Team on shelving recycling

Ensure equipment stress tests are conducted for all new stores and remodels. Work with Construction and the Contact Center to resolve issues prior to opening. Document issues and trends through the iPad survey to provide feedback through partnerships with Operations Engineering

Provide insight to construction for building punch walk for new stores and remodels. Conduct and resolve merchandising punch walk with operations. Complete all required surveys via the iPad

Ensure plan-o-gram compliance at store level. Coach Store Management Team on merchandising standards at store level. Provide merchandising support as requested to Store Operations

Conduct surveys as scheduled by Merchandising Logistics Coordinator or Merchandising Supervisors for Category Teams or other internal partners

Provide overall direction and support for team. Monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support, opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions

Work cross functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Retail Space Planning, Category Teams, and Construction to identify process improvements. Plan major project initiatives as assigned. Test new processes and provide insight

Lead independent projects and task as assigned by management

Qualification

Merchandising plansProject managementLeadership skillsJDASAPMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

Proven leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to motivate, coach and develop others

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and put away merchandise and equipment on a consistent basis

Current Driver's License and ability to travel independently by car to all locations

Hours vary, some nights and weekends required

Willingness to travel and overnight stays may be required

Must live in the Greater Nashville region

3 - 5 years related work experience

Experience with merchandising plans, equipment plans, JDA and SAP

Strong PC application skills, specifically in Microsoft Office

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Company

Wawa, Inc.

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Here at Wawa, the sky's the limit. Voted as “America’s Favorite Convenience Store,” Wawa operates a chain of convenience retail stores located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Washington D.C.

Founded in 1902

Glen Riddle Lima, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees