Director Merchandising

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Plans, directs, and executes store merchandising strategy for displays and space utilizing merchandising programs and business plans. Develops presentation standards, manages and ensures new and renewal store projects meet all company and merchandise objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and executes merchandising programs and plans for all core categories in support of the Category Managers and Business Development as appropriate, accommodating a wide variety of store footprints. Establishes plan-o-grams maximizing shelf space and product placement, and provides pricing approach to meet gross margin objectives.
• Works with Real Estate and Operations ensuring the layout and flow of new store and store renovation projects meet all regional and store standards and are accomplished on time.
• Coordinates merchandising communications and other plans as assigned; supports store merchandisers including space planning and in-store merchandising. Heavily influences strategy and execution of customer experience initiative
• Works with store operations and field merchandising managers to plan and initiate store execution of merchandise plans and programs (floor moves, roll outs) and ensures merchandise execution tasks meet the needs of the customer while maintaining store operations and are within stores staffing capabilities.
• Reviews feedback from store management, store merchandisers, and customers to evaluate results and provides recommendations for change and/or improvement in merchandise layout.
• Foster and manage key hardlines supplier relations, including annual program updates, overall supply chain strategies, collaborative marketing and promotions.
• Escalates and resolves issues by creating key merchandising and operations reports, interpreting data, developing action plans and executing through cooperation with other branches in regards to Stock Transfers i.e. relieving inventory levels, buying quantities, etc.
• Manages a department to ensure achievement of functional and budget/financial goals, including field merchandising managers and Hardlines Category Manager.
• Ensures that employees observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Retail Management or related field;
• Ten (10) years merchandising or retail management experience;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of trends in building materials and finish products
• Working knowledge of merchandising standards
• Ability to think strategically, forecast and drive sales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise and achieve work productivity through others
• Strong organization skills, problem solving and project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing and walking involved for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional national travel (30 - 40%) will be required.

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