Heritage Grocers Group · 15 hours ago
Director of Produce
Ontario, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expHeritage Grocers Group is dedicated to shared values such as integrity and collaboration. The Director of Produce will oversee the Produce categories, manage vendor relationships, and drive sales growth while leading a team of Category Managers and Purchasing Assistants.
Consumer GoodsGroceryRetail
Hiring Manager
Marissa Rodriguez
Responsibilities
General oversight of the performance of the Produce Department's Category Management Team
Negotiate costs, promotions, assortment and other metrics with vendors/suppliers for assigned categories of products managed
Analyze sales and profit performance for assigned categories and suppliers/vendors and make appropriate business decisions related to results as well as for the entire department
Collaborates with procurement team in appropriate inventory management and creation of purchase orders for products handled through our self-distribution process. Negotiate favorable costs and terms
Dedicate appropriate time and effort into the innovation of assortment and merchandising for assigned categories and the department overall
Responsible for driving sales growth with new items and promotions
Complete full Category Review Process with all assigned categories minimally once per year
Accountable to full financial performance of assigned categories and the financial performance of the entire department
Provide strong customer service to Team Members
Manage relationships with Strategic Vendor Partners and garners support (financial, resources) to sustain the strategic vision
Develop Category Business Plans (CBP) for managed categories
Work collaboratively with all Team Members to create effective vendor relationships; establish strategic relations with key suppliers and manage vendor funding to drive profitable category growth
Approve section sizes and adjacencies in schematic plans for individually managed categories
Collaborates in the creation of business case for capital expenditures (shelving, fixtures, and store layout) to present to Senior Management
Provide daily performance and administrative leadership of the department team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in product negotiation and procurement
Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations
Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices
Integrate with local management, be part of a team, and drive business results
Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the Company
Effective communicator, particularly when it comes to discussing Human Resources/Compliance matters with management or the department
Works well under pressure and multitask
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Company
Heritage Grocers Group
Heritage Grocers Group provides the local communities with regular and specialty grocery products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prabash Coswatte
Chief Operating Officer
Justin Besyk
Interim Vice President
Recent News
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