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Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 467224

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

Store Code: HAN Ctr Str Category 2 COS (2762594)

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:

Perform varied administrative and clerical duties for their assigned function within Category Management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Manage accurate cost paperwork for the category team and communicate entry timeline into the pricing system.

+ Inputs new data into assigned database, report, or documents.

+ Processes changes to data in assigned database as required and maintains log of actions related to change.

+ Maintains department records and files.

+ As necessary, conducts regular review of assigned database, report, or various documents to identify discrepancies in data and ensure accuracy.

+ Corrects inaccurate data and maintains documentation of action or communication related to correction.

+ Assist with the validation of vendor submitted deals.

+ Partners with Pricing to grid advertising signs and pricing

Qualifications and Experience:

+ 1-2 years of experience (clerical, administrative, retail, etc.)

+ Familiar with Microsoft Programs

Preferred

+ Associates Degree

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.

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

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 Pay Range for this Position is $20.43 - $30.63/hr

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.

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.