Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood · 1 day ago
Manager, Merchandising
College Park, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBuckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood is seeking a Merchandising Manager to assist in leading a team of category merchandisers responsible for revenue and margin growth in specific product categories. The role involves vendor management, product mix development, pricing maintenance, logistics optimization, and marketing positioning.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads and inspires the team to deliver high-quality category strategies
Works to foster teamwork within the department and to cultivate a team environment
Assists in strategy development and category financial forecasting with Category Merchandisers for each category
Provide analytics and reporting on the Top 10 suppliers
Make recommendations to management on category improvements
Participates in 'Strategic' supplier meetings with Category Merchandisers when available and/or necessary
Assists in providing input for marketing, communication, and promotional activities
Assists in category management activities and projects
Works closely with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting
Develops SOPS and training materials for merchandising
Manages the supplier rebate table and meets with accounting to forecast
Coordinates the Merchandising training programs for the organization
Transfers knowledge from category management initiatives to the organization to improve the sales and profitability of the company
Handles Customer Service/sales issues where and when appropriate
Keep updated on all contracts and well versed on competitive programs and changes within the supply base
Works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT and accounting to support company goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in business
3 years' experience in online merchandising
Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Negotiation skills
3 years of planning and/or management experience
Intermediate to Microsoft skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project management software
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong communication skills: written and verbal
Independent thinker
Attention to detail
Excellent people skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to write short correspondence
Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner
Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Ability to work comfortably under pressure
Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks and exceeds deadlines
Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers (management, co-workers, vendors, and customers.)
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.)
Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form
Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times
Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment
Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc
Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type
Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation
The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Company
Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood
Juicy steak, tender flakey fish, succulent chops…from simple grinds all the way to fine cuts, we serve a broad portfolio of North America’s finest steakhouses, resorts, restaurants, and retailers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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