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Sysco

Director, Merchandising

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A Merchandising Manager manages the buying and stocking of goods to be re-sold to customers in a retail store, including clothing and other consumer products. Follows trends, anticipates consumer demand, directs buying and manages inventory; displays merchandise that will sell well at retail. Produces or monitors sales reports. May supervise a staff of buyers, in a larger retail store or department, or train and supervise retail sales staff.

$41,370 / year median in Maryland

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct local merchandising and supplier resources Negotiate and manage local level programs Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets Manage shrink and approve credits Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations
QUALIFICATIONS
Education 4-year degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred) Experience 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution) Professional Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives Monitor market to increase market share Negotiate and manage local level programs Projection and budget management #
LI-SA1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.