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This position is responsible for working with the Buyer in setting the strategy for the assortment, pricing, promotion, planogram and marketing of categories to deliver to customer expectations and the financial plan. This position is also accountable for managing vendor relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Drive the strategic direction of their categories to align with the goals of the division to make Meijer the most compelling place for customers to shop by focusing on Assortment, Pricing, Brands, Marketing, and Store Presentation
Visit stores (both Meijer and competition) regularly to proactively understand assortments, pricing and store presentation
Utilize internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection
Collaborate with Buyer and Merchandise Planning to develop the financial plan
Partner with Buyer to develop the overall direction and performance of merchandising categories
Drive the category review process and timeline and make recommendations based on analysis
Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to complete open-to-buy forecasts
Work with team to develop and approve master and version planograms
Approve Merchandise Planning recommendations on markdown strategy
Negotiate with vendors for markdown support or returns
Collaborate with Buyer to determine pricing strategy for category / product that maintains Meijer's pricing integrity, sales, and direct margin dollars
Review pricing analytics with Pricing Coordinator to determine optimal pricing
Determine promotional (advertising or price) based on competition and seasonality
Collaborate with Buyer and Merchandise Planning on inventory demand to support promotional strategy
Evaluate marketing effectiveness for categories
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
2+ years of experience in retail industry preferred
Buying, inventory or analysis experience preferred
Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers
Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment)
Planning skills
Negotiations skills
Sense of product trends
Enthusiasm, Initiative and passion for retail
Office computer skills
able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience
What we offer:
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth