Clark Associates · 1 week ago
Director of Merchandise
Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expClark Associates is a rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, supporting distribution methods in the food service industry. The Director of Merchandise is responsible for shaping strategic goals and overseeing product categories, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives while managing vendor relationships and fostering employee growth.
E-Commerce
Responsibilities
Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the segment, driving success in key performance metrics across all sales channels, including eCommerce, stores, and specialty channels, with a focus on sales growth, profitability, and develop forecasting to inform strategy
Collaborate across departments and sales channels to meet enterprise-wide strategic objectives
Direct teams to effectively manage all category and vendor functions essential for achieving overarching business objectives, while nurturing a culture of accountability and high performance
Manage all critical segment functions including negotiations, pricing strategy, sourcing determinations, product quality assurance, and utilizing data to inform decision making ensuring operational excellence
Cultivate a work environment that empowers teams to succeed and operate autonomously, while promoting the company’s vision, values, and culture. Maintains performance expectations of team members
Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of multiple teams within the segment. Prioritize and delegate responsibilities while supporting the professional development of team members at all levels. Works collaboratively with other teams, including across channels
Develop, administer, and monitor budgets; allocate resources in accordance with budget approvals, and authorize expenditures to ensure financial responsibility and strategic investment
Qualification
Required
5-10 years' experience in product or category development, purchasing, supply chain management or marketing
Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the segment, driving success in key performance metrics across all sales channels, including eCommerce, stores, and specialty channels, with a focus on sales growth, profitability, and develop forecasting to inform strategy
Collaborate across departments and sales channels to meet enterprise-wide strategic objectives
Direct teams to effectively manage all category and vendor functions essential for achieving overarching business objectives, while nurturing a culture of accountability and high performance
Manage all critical segment functions including negotiations, pricing strategy, sourcing determinations, product quality assurance, and utilizing data to inform decision making ensuring operational excellence
Cultivate a work environment that empowers teams to succeed and operate autonomously, while promoting the company's vision, values, and culture. Maintains performance expectations of team members
Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and supervision of multiple teams within the segment. Prioritize and delegate responsibilities while supporting the professional development of team members at all levels. Works collaboratively with other teams, including across channels
Develop, administer, and monitor budgets; allocate resources in accordance with budget approvals, and authorize expenditures to ensure financial responsibility and strategic investment
Strong financial acumen
Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs
Preferred
Mastery and proven track record of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of a Director
Proven experience in launching and enhancing a product line, demonstrating strategic vision and market insight
Established key vendor relationships and successfully negotiated major contracts
Expertise in creating and executing comprehensive category strategies that drive business growth and operational effectiveness
In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance principles and practices, ensuring adherence across all segment functions
Ability to cultivate a highly effective team culture that fosters collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Exemplifies the company's Leadership Traits and utilizes them when working with their team and other departments
Demonstrated success in managing, developing, and leading diverse teams, driving engagement and achieving results
Exceptional communication skills and ability to bridge departments and channels to complete enterprise-wide objectives
Strong creative and innovative thinking skills, with a proven ability to develop outside-the-box solutions to complex challenges
Well-developed analytical skills; strong computer skills, comfortable with Excel, experience with advanced analytics software like PowerBi a plus
Intuitive and curious mindset, comfortable navigating and leading through change
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
Dependent Care FSA
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Company Discounts
AT&T & Verizon Discount
Bonus Opportunities
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption Assistance
On-Site Fitness Centers
Dog-friendly Offices
Company
Clark Associates
Clark Associates is a wholesale company specializing in warehousing, retail, and e-commerce services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Cain Montgomery
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-23
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