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Produce Merchandiser

Job Description: 

The primary goal of the Region Category Merchandiser is to aggressively manage the retail promotional and program support. Category Merchandiser positions are responsible for retail merchandising decisions and execution, oversee daily operation of department functions and works closely with senior merchandiser and merchandising team to achieve the goals of the category business plans. Additional responsibilities include managing retailer participation and signups on corporate programs and automatic distribution programs. Category Merchandiser III positions are responsible to develop and maintain a training program for Center Store merchandising, as well as oversee the training program for Department Specialists and Analysts within Center Store.

Requirements: 
  • Must have Produce category experience.
  • 4 year college degree preferred.
  • 1-5 years minimum industry experience.
  • Basic knowledge of SUPERVALU’s Buying system.
  • Solid negotiating skills.
  • Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience, with work processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Aptitude for and interest in financial reporting.

Why Work for Supervalu?
SUPERVALU Inc. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $17 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of almost 3,400 stores. Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has about 35,000 employees. We know that bright, motivated people are the reason for our success. Because of our employees, we’ve been providing the best service to our customers for more than 135 years.
 
We encourage FRESH thinking, offer an environment of inclusion and support, and set no boundaries on your achievement!
 
A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  SUPERVALU is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Manage communication to retail of all promotional programs and category management initiatives developed by HO Merchandising.
  • Communicate and educate “field” sales staff on all corporate programs including merchandising strategies such as Center Store and KVI pricing.
  • Manage BIV and Sell 1.
  • Determine reflect window for CMAP promotions and facilitate the input of these promotions through the Region CMA.
  • Determine inventory needs for category blitzes based on 3rd party schedule and input forecast adjustments as necessary.
  • Evaluate and react to 3rd party reports regarding plan-o-gram compliance for independent retailers on the category management program. Addresses issue with retailers and provide feedback as applicable to HO Merchandising.
  • Develop annual promotional plan for the category by evaluating items and negotiate deals with vendors; develop, negotiate, and execute regional tactical plans for Category Management programs (pricing, promotion, product, procurement and placement) for the categories assigned.
  • Working with Shelf Management to timely plan-o-gram execution and to ensure retail category compliance.

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