Stop & Shop · 10 hours ago
VP Regional Operations - Region 2
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$247K/yr - $370K/yr
12+ years expStop & Shop is a well-established grocery retailer with a commitment to community service. The VP Regional Operations will set and execute the operational vision and strategy for the region, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while driving sales and profitability through effective leadership of district and store operations.
CommunitiesGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Set regional operations strategic vision, direction, and execution plans in alignment with the business strategy and with organization-wide cross-functional collaboration to drive long-term growth and profitability
Lead operations strategy and omni-channel implementation across region
Champion and inspire demonstration of consistent operational brand standards and customer experience across all stores
Direct the collaboration and integration of functional work areas to ensure alignment and impact on the region
Act as the liaison between Operations Support and the brand, specifically within merchandising functions
Oversee the opening of new stores, remodels, and store closings within the region
Retain full P&L responsibility for the region by developing plans to drive sales and maximize gross profits
Report on regional performance, competitive landscape, and strategic initiatives
Analyze financial reports and market data to inform decision-making and strategic planning
Ensure financial targets are met or exceeded
Drive organizational change by providing financial guidance, analysis, and strategic direction related to retail controllable expenses
Lead and execute new initiatives across the region that drive sales and streamline operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with key business partners to propose and assess the feasibility of new business solutions and/or process improvements
Collaborate with operations support and cross-functional brand leaders to implement and track the success of new or revised solutions and/or processes
Lead regional operations team to ensure that strategies positively drive operational efficiency, strengthen net promoter scores, minimize shrink, and increase profitability are executed effectively and provide required results
Lead, manage, and develop director levels of leadership and provide indirect influence over their strategies and teams
Set regional operations talent priorities and assess, manage, and develop individual and team performance to those goals
Manage operations leadership meetings to facilitate business updates and initiatives related to retail operations, celebrating success and highlighting opportunities for growth and/or change
Ensure store operations remain compliant with ever-changing laws and regulations and all operational policies and procedures
Lead standardization efforts and ensure compliance across all regional store operations
Set the tone for store policies and procedures and ensure they are properly communicated and understood by regional operations leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or other related discipline, required
12+ years of experience in senior leadership role within grocery or consumer-focused industry, within operations preferred
Experience supervising direct reports in leadership levels and influencing indirect reports
Experience leading new store openings and remodels
Strong business, operational, and financial acumen with ability to provide advanced operational insight and synthesize large quantities of quantitative data
Strong understanding of market and competitive dynamics
Comprehensive knowledge of store operations and omni-channel retail
Knowledge of business continuity and emergency planning
Knowledge of retail labor management
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Knowledge of asset protection operations
Knowledge of merchandising practices
Knowledge of human resource practices
Demonstrated ability to drive customer experience and operational excellence
Demonstrated ability to drive sales and maximize profitability
Proven success leading and developing leaders and teams
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven record of inspiring and driving organizational and business change and transformation aligned with enterprise strategies and growing the business
Ability to translate data from multiple sources into actionable insights
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross functionally, and comprehend a multitude of business functions
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, especially cross-functional leadership
Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Deep active listening and empathy skills
Preferred
MBA or equivalent master's degree, preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Associate discounts
Company
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop has been around for more than 100 years. We started small, as a corner grocery store back in 1914. And we’ve grown…a lot.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2015-07-13Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Karen Mitchell
CMO/Senior Vice President, Marketing
Anne Sawayer-Souza
Human Resource Business Partner
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