Manager, Operational Merchandising Strategy – Growth and Performance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct analysis of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor actions to pinpoint opportunities for growth and enhancement.

• Convert data and insights into actionable plans for local merchandising teams.

• Design and implement merchandising strategies focused on product and category opportunities to increase market share.

• Partner with product development, marketing, sales, corporate, market, regional, functional teams, and external collaborators.

• Create and standardize tools, processes, and solutions that support growth and operational initiatives.

• Oversee merchandising reporting frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Set KPIs and metrics in collaboration with merchandising teams to assess success and monitor progress.

• Guide and assist merchandising teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and promote continuous improvement.

• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights and recommendations related to strategy, growth, and performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, merchandising, or a related field is required; a master's degree is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in merchandising operations, strategy development, and performance management, preferably within a retail or e-commerce setting.

• A minimum of 6 years' experience in analytics is essential.

• Previous experience in people management is required, specifically in supervising direct employees and managing working teams.

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret data, draw insights, make data-driven decisions, and translate data into actionable plans.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial.

• A strategic, proactive, and results-driven mindset is necessary.

• Solid financial acumen with the ability to plan and execute business strategies.

• Capability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, data analysis tools, and merchandising software platforms.

• Skills in data management and visualization tools, such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar applications.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics methods and their trade-offs.

• Knowledge of business value drivers, business impact, and the relationship between modeling choices and business considerations.

• Experience in analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating syndicated data analytics, including NPD, Technomic’s, Nielsen IRI, etc.

• Project management skills are preferred.

• Experience in distribution, retail, or wholesale industries is preferred.

• Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible to take part in the Company's Incentive Plan.

• Sysco benefits information can be found at https://SyscoBenefits.com.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.