Sr. Solution Consultant - Portsmouth, United States - Summit Companies

Description

Job DescriptionAt Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include 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 Vice President of Center Store, the Senior Director has oversight to assigned sales categories in terms of itemization, innovation and financial performance.

The Senior Director qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.

The Role is responsible for organizing and articulating the near and long-term strategic vision of their assigned categories and communicating that vision across the organization.

The Role is also responsible for assisting in daily management of the Center Store Field Merchandising Team and other assigned work projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Direct and develop merchandising plans and sees through to execution to achieve financial objectives and to deliver assortments that meet customer and distribution needs.

Interface with Senior Leadership, Operations, Real Estate, Merchandising and other departments to optimize in-store performance.
Establish, develop, and execute standard strategies and processes for optimization considering channel, customers and other variables.
Direct, develop and manage team members, coach, and mentor to improve performance and execution across the Center Store.

Monitor merchandising analytics and identify opportunities to drive merchandising opportunities and make impactful changes that share the vision and go-forward plan.

Evaluate, interpret and execute HGG Corporate strategies to align with the Center Store strategic direction as it relates to merchandising.

Lead strategic planning process to grow Center Store categories (sales and margin) along with cross-departmental shard initiatives, driving improvement for the company.

Responsible for developing and retaining best in class talent for the HGG Center Store Merchandising Team.
Achieve yearly financial plans through oversight to HGG company goals and objectives.
Effective resolution of problems, consistent identification of opportunities and ability to make sound, self-directed judgement for resolution.
Develop sales tactics and market advantage approaches and present to leadership to move the needle with a strategic approach.

Analyze sales and profit performance for assigned categories and suppliers/vendors and make appropriate business decisions related to results as well as for the entire department.

Collaborate with procurement team in appropriate inventory management and creation of purchase orders for products handled through our self-distribution process.

Negotiate favorable costs and terms.
Dedicate appropriate time and effort into the innovation of assortment and merchandising for assigned categories and the department overall.


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Five (5) + years of experience in product negotiation and procurement.
Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations.
Deep 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.
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 represent 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 NOTICEThe 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 $165,000.00 to$185,000.00The pay scale above is the salary or hourly wage range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Within this range, individual pay is determined by location and other 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.

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