VP, Brands Management - Plano, TX, United States - Rent-A-Center

Description

Directly responsible for a given category with spend of greater than $100m while managing a group of merchants with a combined spend of greater than $600m.

In addition to managing a category provide leadership to the merchant team through a direct reporting structure. Leveraging prior experience as either a buyer or a supplier to implement best practices in the merchandising department. Lead the merchandising department with expectations and regular goal setting with follow up and action plans. Thought leaders for all of merchandising as it pertains to suppliers and Omni channel development.
Develops deep understanding of consumer needs, product trends/styles, brand preferences and decision hierarchy for their category. Analyzes financial program with understanding of total product cost (returns, service, delivery cost, etc.).

Develops plan for delivering the category strategy to the customer including rolling out new product, product presentation and product knowledge training.

Works with the pricing team to ensure pricing strategies are in line with RAC standards and delivers optimal unit velocity and profitability.

Develops appropriate POP in collaboration with Marketing and Operation Planning teams considering existing fixtures for optimal presentation.
Works with RAC Training Department and Sales Strategy Department to develop training materials.
Drives the category strategy from product development to the customer on the sales floor. Works with Store Operations to execute the plan.
Works with Purchasing Operations team to ensure best practices are used for supplier and sku set up/ maintenance defining active assortment on portal and
Bachelor's degree in related field
10+ years' previous merchandising / supply chain experience.
Strong business acumen in the areas of financial metrics around retail inventory / purchasing ROI.
Established leadership skills with previous experience leading cross functional teams/ projects.
Comfortable communicating across various levels of management including executive management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Excel and PowerPoint.
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