Strategic Brand Manager Job in Oakland, California US
Purpose and Scope: The Merchandise Manager will be responsible for maximizing the profitability of merchandise sales and minimizing the total cost of ownership for store supplies consumables. This position will be based in Oakland, CA.
Responsibilities:
Merchandise
§ Develop merchandise strategies to maximize profitability for stores by determining appropriate product mix, pricing display.
§ Work with suppliers to minimize cost.
§ Monitor inventory and lead times to insure product supply.
§ Develop seasonal LTO strategies and coordinate execution.
§ Develop reports to monitor performance by item by store.
Smallwares, Uniforms, Equipment Supplies
§ Coordinate campaign launches to insure that company and its fulfillment resource are aligned with item requirements, timing and execution tactics.
§ Facilitate cost savings opportunities through new suppliers, alternative items or methods.
Website Coordination
§ Oversee the development and maintenance of a web-interface for company stores to order all materials supplied thru fulfillment source.
§ Develop a web based merchandise catalog to support all merchandise sales outside of our company stores.
Experience and Education
§ 3+ years experience in Category Management or Merchandising with PL responsibility.
§ Solid analytical skills.
§ Able to effectively negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders.
§ Excellent communication skills with an ability to sell an idea.
§ 4 year college degree required.
§ Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Core Competencies
§ Drive For Results: pushes self team for results that exceed expectations.
§ Priority Setting: driven focus on what is important, eliminates road blocks.
§ Deals with Ambiguity: copes with change, can shift gears.
§ Conflict Management; Steps up in conflict, focused listener, gets cooperation.
§ Decision Quality: decisions based upon analysis, fact, experience and judgment.
§ Problem Solving; utilizes rigorous logic methods to solve issues with effective creative solutions, looks beyond the obvious.
§ Innovative: Continually challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.