Merchandise Planning Manager
full-time•Ontario•$110k - $120k
About this role
At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect and collaboration. But it's more than that, it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, establishing friendships and making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Merchandising & Space Planning, the Merchandise Planning Manager has oversight to the schematic and space management team and functions. All activities related to shelf space management, merchandising techniques and fixtures fall into the area of accountability. Optimizing space to sales and shrink reduction is key to success in the role. Role is also responsible for assisting merchandising department leaders with other assigned work projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delegates responsibilities and provides oversight and direction to the Space Planning team's activities.
- Ownership of development of schematic/planogram strategy and execution.
- Maintenance of existing planogram database and individual POGs/schematics within.
- Evaluates effectiveness of planograms and makes required adjustments to accommodate for maximum selling opportunity, good inventory control (day on hand) and shrink reduction.
- Reacts to data and insights derived from Company's CGO platform and executes change based on learning from the data.
- Manages new item and discontinued item process as is related to shelf placement via store level and 3rd party vendor execution.
- Manages 3rd party merchandising services vendors and primary supplier merchandising support programs.
- Manage relationships with Strategic Vendor Partners and garners support (financial, resources) to sustain the strategic vision.
- Work with Category Managers to develop Category Business Plans (CBP) and execute category strategy via planograms/schematics.
- Work collaboratively with all Team Members to create effective vendor relationships; establish strategic relations with key suppliers.
- Approve section sizes and adjacencies in schematic plans.
- Provides consultation with the creation of business case for capital expenditures (shelving, fixtures, and store layout) to provide advice to Senior Management.
- Manage DSD and vendor supplies/supported planograms and schematics.
- Maintain store layout maps (all) in database and update regularly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in retail supermarket merchandising/purchasing
- Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
- Ability to 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 regular employees.
- Must have a great deal of integrity.
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work conditions below representative those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- Ability to drive and flexible to travel to all company locations as required.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Disclaimer:
Pay Scale $110-$120k
The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Other facts
Tech stack
Merchandising,Space Management,Inventory Control,Data Analysis,Vendor Management,Communication,Team Collaboration,Strategic Planning,Schematic Development,Retail Operations,Persuasiveness,Multitasking,Bilingual,Integrity,Problem Solving,Project Management
About Heritage Grocers Group
Heritage Grocers Group is a specialty, ethnic food retailer that offers an extensive assortment of both traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves. Heritage Grocers Group is headquartered in Ontario, California, and currently operates in 6 states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, and Texas with a total of 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner, 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner, 7 stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner, and 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: https://heritagegrocersgroup.com/
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Industry: Retail
Founding Year: 2016
What you'll do
- The Merchandise Planning Manager oversees the schematic and space management team, focusing on shelf space management and merchandising techniques. Key responsibilities include developing planogram strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing space for sales and shrink reduction.
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What does Heritage Grocers Group pay for a Merchandise Planning Manager?
Heritage Grocers Group offers a competitive compensation package for the Merchandise Planning Manager role. The salary range is USD 110k - 120k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Merchandise Planning Manager do at Heritage Grocers Group?
As a Merchandise Planning Manager at Heritage Grocers Group, you will: the Merchandise Planning Manager oversees the schematic and space management team, focusing on shelf space management and merchandising techniques. Key responsibilities include developing planogram strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing space for sales and shrink reduction..
Why join Heritage Grocers Group as a Merchandise Planning Manager?
Heritage Grocers Group is a leading Retail company. The Merchandise Planning Manager role offers competitive compensation.
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The Merchandise Planning Manager position at Heritage Grocers Group is based in Ontario, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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