Protein Commodity Merchandising Manager

Position Summary:

Executes product merchandising activities within the assigned division that support goals for the protein category. Ensures a competitive product assortment that meets the unique demands of the local market and executes strategies to achieve sales, margin and brand goals. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the regional protein vendor/broker community and is responsible to develop, prioritize and execute best in class partnership strategies that align with the company’s long range plan and divisional goals.

Location:

The successful candidate should be able to commute to Delta DC at least 4 days a week.

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What We Offer :

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

• FULL flex benefits program

• Company matching RRSP

• Profit Sharing

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Execute Protein sourcing plans that enable category growth and achieve sales, margin and brand goals

• Ensure market relevance in portfolio and competitiveness by proactively utilizing the proper mix of sourcing solutions including national vendor partners, strategic alliances, specialty companies and other local/regional product sources.

• Manage the full product life cycle for all protein items, from initial sourcing and market introduction to discontinuation.

• Provide Category teams with analysis of division-specific product/vendor needs for Competitive Market Reviews (CMR’s).

• Provide insight to achieve volume and margin targets for all categories, in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans.

• Serve as the primary communication point for the local broker and supplier community.

• Drive planning and execution of key strategies and initiatives with internal teams and with the local supplier and broker community in support of Divisional goals and objectives.

• Conduct Vendor / Broker business reviews to align mutual strategies and benchmark performance against partnership growth goals.

• Provide feedback on cost for price/national cost within the division to the NA Category and NA Revenue Management teams.

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to sales and marketing teams on new protein items, market opportunities, and category performance

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing or a related field preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of product / category knowledge with a specific focus on the protein category

• Deep product knowledge of the protein category, including an understanding of market dynamics, supply chains, and quality standards for meat, seafood, and poultry.

• Prior experience in selling protein category products is an advantage

• Extensive knowledge of commodity markets and the ability to interpret and react to market fluctuations for perishable goods.

• Good financial acumen and ability to learn and understand Margin, Pricing, Freight and other related financial metrics

• Ability to inject creativity, fresh thinking, and new perspectives and to generate new and imaginative ideas

• Experience with SAP an asset

• Good written and verbal communication skills, analytical and time management skills

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