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Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 443550

Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

Store Code: HAN Ctr Str Category 2 COS (2762496)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Home Office based positions:

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for intense negotiations and management of vendor relationships with minimal supervision from the Category Manager (CM). Will provide leadership coverage for the Category team when the CM is unavailable. Will lead the processes of shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning as well as product and program development for assigned Categories. Will work collaboratively with Shelf Merchandising, Banner Merchandising, Pricing and Replenishment to implement the execution of a comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated Category plan in support of each Banner's strategy and Integrated Business Plan. Also responsible for collaborating with Retail Operations, Marketing, Merchandising Governance & Planning (MGP) and Private Brands to ensure maximum organizational alignment and optimal portfolio performance according to established goals and strategic plans.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assist the Category Manager with providing day to day direction for implementation and support of strategies and initiatives of Category, Merchandising & Pricing.

+ Provide leadership coverage for the team when CM is unavailable.

+ Work collaboratively across departments to meet budgeted key performance metrics, which include, but are not limited to:

Sales, Movement, Market Share, and Net Contribution metrics . These key performance metrics are meant to be comprehensive in nature but are not limited to the list above due to changing nature of business priorities.

+ Responsible for all aspects of analysis for categories being analyzed and supports the achievement of Banner's strategies.

This will include, but not be limited to:

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+ + Assisting the CM with negotiating the most advantageous programs with vendors and actively seeking out new opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining an optimal item mix.

+ Assisting the CM with negotiating the lowest cost, including all elements that impact costs such as logistics, distribution, shrink, and reclaim - including swell allowances.

+ Ensuring appropriate assortment mix changes as each Category moves through review.

+ Ensuring promotional plans are developed using identified items that will leverage margin while meeting the standards for the defined category role and strategy for each Banner.

+ Assist in the creation of a comprehensive, cohesive Category strategy that will meet the needs of the consumers and achieve Category goals while supporting the Banner Integrated Business Plan.

+ Validate compliance of the on-shelf Category assortment presentation and item mix.

+ Assisting the CM to manage budgets to ensure targets are met.

+ Leverage Private Brand items to build consumer loyalty and profitability within the Category.

+ Provide off-shelf merchandising recommendations to Banner Merchandising teams in support of the Banner ad themes and strategies.

+ Communicating Banner strategies openly and effectively to teams and vendor community.

+ Serving as the market resource expert for assigned Categories.

+ Provide support for motivating peers and function as an effective promoter of change and growth.

+ Provide support for the implementation of a continuous improvement culture.

+ Serve as a member of key teams and committees as needed.

+ Responsible for the development, talent planning and performance management of self.

Qualifications and Experience:

+ 5-8 years working experience.

+ Knowledge of applicable practice areas, i.e., Fresh or Center Store categories.

+ Mature level of knowledge for company, business, and industry practices

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Programs

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Preferred:

+ Working knowledge of relationship management with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultants

+ Negotiation experience

+ Experience with the following computer programs: SEGA/Mainframe, MicroStrategy DSS and IRI Analytic Tools.

+ Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to manage day to day activity for identified responsibilities.

+ Ability to influence without authority.

+ Ability to think innovatively.

+ Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.

+ Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation.

Competency

Level Description

Analytics & Insights

Developing actionable insights based on an analysis of information and research, which can serve as the basis for decision making, strategy creation and initiatives/solutions.

Collaborative Partnerships

Ability to create internal and external cross-functional relationships that enable the development of beneficial solutions.

eCommerce Acumen

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of eCommerce drivers and insights, partnering with PDL, to develop digital focused solutions which produce sustainable results.

Financial & Business Acumen

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Hannaford and supplier business financial drivers, practices, and concepts to develop ideas/solutions which produce desired sustainable results.

In-Store & Digital Shelf Management & Merchandising

Ability to understand, create, and implement consistent in-store and digital merchandising and shelf management initiatives, utilizing related tools to support Hannaford's strategies and direction.

Internal & External Communication & Documentation

Ability to communicate with internal partners and external suppliers across functions; Communication may be oral or written including formal presentations and required documentation

Negotiation

Ability to gain alignment between internal and external parties, while achieving positive business results

Pricing & Promotion

Ability to understand, develop, and implement pricing and promotion initiatives that support the Hannaford pricing strategy.

Product Development & Assortment

Ability to develop and/or implement product development and assortment initiatives across all retail formats (On-Line & In-Store) to drive desired business results.

Strategic Business Planning

Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Category Leadership Solutions, including facilitating tactics and plans that deliver Hannaford's strategy.

Supply Chain

Ability to understand, apply and integrate knowledge of Hannaford supply chain capabilities, policies, and industry trends to optimize performance.

System & Technology

Knowledge and utilization of systems and tools to enable execution of strategies and objectives.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

The Salary Range for this Position is $75,040 - $112,560

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.