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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Merchandising Project Manager

Department: Merchandising

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:

Provides direction and manages planogram development, manages special projects, resources, and scheduling, manages retail display programs, supervises merchandising projects including store merchandising plans and planograms.

Core Competencies

+ Partnerships

+ Growth mindset

+ Results oriented

+ Customer focused

+ Professionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: Director, Merchandising

Positions that Report to you: Merchandising Specialist

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Documents category merchandising concepts and adjacencies.

+ Participates in category reviews for SKU rationalization and placement.

+ Works with Hy-Vee vendors partners for plan-o-gram development and maintenance.

+ Manages special projects, resources, and scheduling.

+ Coordinates refresh of plan-o-grams (new items, discontinued items, etc.)

+ Coordinates creation of category plan-o-grams to improve customer experience, sales, and profits.

+ Prepares and analyzes merchandising plans.

+ Coordinates merchandising projects, designs, concepts, and fixtures.

+ Collaborates cross-functionally with all departments and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles to ensure a successful program execution.

+ Manages store projects including store merchandising plans and planograms.

+ Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Creates reports and presentations as needed.

+ Attends and participates in company and industry meetings.

+ Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

+ Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner

+ Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions

+ Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs

+ Must be proficient using computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 - 3 years previous related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

+ Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

+ Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Standard tools and equipment used to perform general office duties, including calculator, Fax, copier, telephone, printer, and PC with Microsoft Office programs.

Financial Responsibility:

None.

Contacts:

Has regular contact with store personnel. Has occasional contact with Suppliers/Vendors.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential information including knowledge of company wide sales, store sales and new store sites.

Travel:

Occasional travel and overnight stays are required.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.