Manages key cross-functional and strategic projects for merchandising to deliver significant value for the company; works throughout the organization to define, deliver, and measure project results while providing project management and analytics to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved (50%)
Gathers and interprets information to identify key project elements including data related to planograms, fixtures, items, and labor, while recommending changes to optimize productivity, reduce costs, or minimize risks (20%)
Works with internal and external partners to drive timely issue resolution during rollout and implementation processes while maintaining weekly and monthly project status reporting to management (20%)
Travels for initiative projects as required during implementation to ensure vendor compliance, execution, and accuracy (10%) Job Qualifications
Ability to organize, prioritize, be detail-oriented, and operate as a self-starter
Ability to proactively anticipate problems and identify appropriate actions and solutions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to partner, coordinate, and delegate to all levels of management
Strong merchandising, space planning, supply chain, and retail knowledge with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with project management and reporting tools preferred Education/Experience Bachelor's degree required and/or a minimum of four or more years of project management experience across multiple projects, preferably within a retail or construction environment.