National Category Merchandiser
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
**Position Overview**As a National Category Merchandiser (NCM)
in Sheboygan, WI, your role is to negotiate and expand gross profit
opportunities and sales programs with a designated roster of large,
National vendors within assigned categories.? This role is the
bridge between National Vendors and Regional Merchandising teams
and their customers. As a member of a National Merchandising team,
NCMs are responsible for developing growth strategies, optimizing
assortment, negotiating national deals, setting merchandising
objectives and related sales programs for 3-5 Non-perishable or
List Cost Fresh categories. Leadership of these categories will be
defined by formatting, communicating, assisting in Regional
translations and monitoring execution/ results via Regional
Merchandising Teams. Success will be defined by category growth,
gross margin expansion and customer satisfaction. Will work
collaboratively with Category Development Managers to understand
and actualize emerging category trends and consumer needs and
reflect in strategic category growth plans.**Job
Description*****THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN** **SHEBOYGAN, WI**
*******NOT REMOTE - ONSITE ONLY - must be willing to
relocate****Description**+ Negotiate National Merchandising
programs for all Independent Merchandising divisions with all
assigned categories/manufacturers+ Optimize manufacturer category
trade funding through funding knowledge, analytics, tracking and
strategic planning+ Generate National Merchandising programs that
provide competitive vehicles for the independent customers through
an understanding of regional itemization, trends, demographics,
pricing and manufacturer go to market strategies.+ Setup and
maintain item and National vendor data integrity (pricing/item
accuracy/item changes/item assortment/category marketing info/
deductions)+ Contribute to the achievement of both National and
Regional gross profit goals+ Manage product mix through
manufacturer innovation and collaboration with the Category
Development Managers+ Interface with outside C departments as well
as retail customers for resolutions, IMS-Vendor relations, and
Prompt- AVS resolutions.+ Coordinate with regional merchandising
teams for program planning, execution and financial achievement+
Assist with regional foodshow manufacturer support and programs+
Travel Required: Yes**Environment**+ Office : Office Temperature
(65F to 75F)**Skills**+ Specialized Knowledge : Category
Management, Sales Finance+ Special Skills : Proficient in MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Professional verbal and written
communication skills. Negotiation, organization, prioritization,
and problem solving skills+ Physical abilities: :+ Other: :**Years
Of Experience**+ 5-7 : Related industry experience (wholesale or
retail)**Qualifications**Bachelor's Degree - Business
Administration**Shift****Company**Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC**About
Our Company**C 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 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, 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 Wholesale
Grocers, Inc. C 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.Company: Piggly
Wiggly Midwest LLCJob Area: Retail OperationsJob Family: SalesJob
Type: RegularJob Code: JC1722ReqID: R-241897
Keywords: C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Sheboygan , National Category Merchandiser, Hospitality & Tourism , Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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