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Lidl US · 4 days ago

Manager - Food Promotions (International Planning)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Lidl US is searching for the next Manager - Food Promotions to join our International Planning team! The Manager - Food Promotions is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager with tasks to profitably plan for weekly/monthly and seasonal food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives.

Food and BeverageRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and manage multiple team members/analysts in accordance with Company principles and management model

Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management model

Implement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholders

Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimization

Support in planning and forecasting weekly and seasonal promotional assortments by the necessary deadlines

Analyze past sales to adapt and improve future planning

Prepare weekly market pricing research for promotional items

Accurately maintain item planning in the promotional planning system (APT)

Collaborate cross functionally with supply chain, marketing, IT and purchasing administration departments to troubleshoot potential issues and ensure deadlines are met

Proof and ensure information accuracy of items in the promotional leaflet and digital assets

Involvement of promotional strategy for each purchasing category; prepare and present during category reviews

Coordination with purchasing team on new items set up for all seasonally listed items

Fluency in German is required for daily interactions and coordination with international headquarters

Qualification

Management skillsAnalytical skillsPromotional planningMicrosoft Office SuiteRetail analyticsEcommerce experienceGerman proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsConflict resolutionOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Excellent management and supervisory skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or related software

Knowledge of the competitive landscape and market strategies for grocery promotions

Professional working proficiency in German

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years of experience in a related field including two years in a supervisory capacity

Preferred

Merchandise planning experience

Retail analytics background

Ecommerce experience

Data analytics experience

Benefits

Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage

Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation

Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success

401k Plan (+ 5% company match)

Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Company

Lidl US

Glassdoor3.4

Lidl US is an Private Label, Grocery, Retail, and Bakery comapny.

Founded in 1973

Arlington, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://careers.lidl.com

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