Center Store Category Manager III

Merchandising Job

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.

Position Summary : Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages performance for assigned category.
• Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics
• Responsible in stock position at the shelf (Service levels, inventory / days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts)
• Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management
• Develops and executes customer-focused category plans that drives a selling culture.
• Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy.
• Subject matter expert for assigned categories.
• Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (i.e., final approval for all POG decisions)
• Drives product innovation.
• Responsible for vendor negotiation and relationships.
• Develops and builds strong teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree

5-8 years' experience

Proficient in Microsoft Programs

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

Negotiation experience

Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred

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 Salary Range for this Position is $120,960 - $181,440.

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.