C & S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.. Leading the team in daily activities for achieving weekly gross profit objectives, including gross, flyer, incentives, and post audits, as well as mitigating financial risk.. Accountability for the team's price changes and maximizing margin opportunities by monitoring key commodities and trends relevant to the business.. Oversight of the team to ensure sourcing penetration on pertinent vendors is maximized.. C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation.

merchandising

Position Overview Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As the Director of Merchandising, you will be responsible for establishing the short-term and long-term strategic plans for the merchandising team for the assigned portfolio in conjunction with executive leadership. You will provide leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Independent retail customers with corresponding on-target sales and gross profit for C&S. You will manage the execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories while leading merchandising teams to ensure the integrity of established initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution for their assigned portfolio(s) and region(s). You will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best-in-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers. You will also be responsible for leading and implementing category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and meeting Regional customer needs. You will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams. Job Description You Will Contribute By <ul><li>Leading the team in daily activities for achieving weekly gross profit objectives, including gross, flyer, incentives, and post audits, as well as mitigating financial risk. </li><li>Daily negotiating and interaction with vendors on partnership programs and national merchandising programs. </li><li>Directing ad hoc projects that are required to meet the demands of our day-to-day business activities, providing the merchandising teams with proper direction, resources, and support to achieve outcomes successfully. </li><li>Accountability for the team's price changes and maximizing margin opportunities by monitoring key commodities and trends relevant to the business. </li><li>Executing quarterly gross goals and yearly departmental strategies and aligning team KPIs. </li><li>Leading and developing talent across multiple teams, including performance reviews, growth development plans, succession planning, and talent hiring. </li><li>Oversight of the team to ensure sourcing penetration on pertinent vendors is maximized. </li><li>Managing overall relationships with manufacturers. </li><li>Leading new customer start-ups on planning, implementation, and execution, as well as focusing on customer relationships and overall perception </li><li>Travel Required </li> </ul>We’re Searching for Candidates With <ul><li>Specialized Knowledge: Strong understanding of core competencies of the wholesale model, ability to lead others, understanding of commodities and how they work. </li><li>Special Skills: Strong negotiation skills, organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and setting and communicating direction; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint </li><li>7-10 years of related work and supervisory experience </li> </ul>We Offer <ul><li>Weekly Pay </li><li>Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more) </li><li>Company matched 401k </li><li>PTO and Holiday Pay offered </li><li>Career Progression Opportunities </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Employee Health & Wellness program </li><li>Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li> </ul>Every Person Matters We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. #LI-JF1 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC About Our Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 6,000 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 150,000 different products. At C&S, We Select the Best® – those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. Salary Range $119,300 - $158,080 Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC Job Area: Sales - West Coast Job Family: Procurement Job Type: Regular Job Code: JC0226 Pay Range: $119,300 - $158,080 ReqID: R-254610 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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