Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities.
As a Bilingual Merchandising Manager you will effectively manage part of the salaried merchandising team in achieving weekly gross profit goals and budgets as well as implement sound merchandising strategies with our independent retailers. This role is also responsible for managing merchandising support staff to ensure proper procedures and job responsibilities are completed successfully.
Job Description
Full-Time Remote with potential to be Hybrid
Location : Miami FL
You will contribute by :
Managing teams to maximize bill-out through alternative sourcing margin controls flat fees and forward buys.
Overseeing Senior Merchandisers and the merchandising team on vendor issues credit requests paybacks funding tracking and related tasks.
Collaborating with teams to achieve KPI goals for both the team and individual members as set by the Department Director.
Reviewing price changes for Grocery Candy and Frozen within your team for accuracy; ensuring forward buys are optimized and merchandising remains competitive.
Managing personnel in the merchandising department including both hourly and salaried employees.
Negotiating and managing vendor contracts to generate a steady income stream for the division.
Assisting with hiring training and performance evaluations; coaching mentoring and supporting staff development.
Attending Business Reviews with the Director or VP of the department.
Managing and executing special projects assigned by senior management.
Traveling occasionally approximately 10% of the year including food shows and visits to the corporate office.
Were searching for candidates with :
Understanding of core competencies in the wholesale model and ability to manage others
Knowledge of commodities and their business impact
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong negotiation organization prioritization and problem-solving skills
Ability to set and communicate direction clearly
Ability to multi-task effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Awareness of the needs of multicultural customers in South Florida
5-7 years of relevant business / functional experience
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Bilingual (English / Spanish) is required
Environment :
Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
We offer : Weekly Pay
Benefits available from day 1 (medical dental vision and more)
Company matched 401k
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
Employee Assistance Program
Every person matters.
We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
The Fine Print
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
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Qualifications
Bachelors Degree - General Studies
Shift
1st Shift (United States of America)
Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
IT Hardware,Ado,Agriculture,Market Research,Art And Craft
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Merchandising Manager • Miami, Florida, USA