Manager, Field Merchandising ( Ohio, Central Michigan & Western PA area) - Rite Aid - Cleveland, OH - work from home job

Company: Rite Aid

Job description: The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the execution and achievement of all merchandising aspects of capital projects and special project stores in an assigned geographical area while controlling expenses and minimizing disruptions that negatively impact store sales and the customer experience. The Merchandising Manager is the first point of contact for merchandising expertise and support for Store Operation Leaders based on an assigned region.

Job Responsibilities

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

% TIME

Responsible for providing weekly reporting and completion updates to Store Planning and Merchandising

Executives of all Capital and approved Merchandising projects (including special request and emergency

projects). This includes the daily validation of task lists, with their direct reports responsible for the successful

execution of said projects. This position is responsible to oversee and provide daily follow up communication

with various functional areas within the organization (including Marketing, Store Décor, Fixtures, Construction

and Store Operations) and to develop an action plan to define/resolve potential problems and review

alternatives with the Director of Field Merchandising for most cost/time effective solutions.

30%

Oversee and direct the preparation phase work prior to all capital and approved projects as well as the phasing

schedule including store surveys at the project location, validation of current fixtures and merchandising

layouts, uploading photos and inventory of existing equipment, shelving, racks, conditions and

recommendations of existing fixtures and components in store. Store Planning will utilize this detail to formulate

project requirements, for development of the fixture plan and ultimately the final merchandising plan. Drive the

3rd party contractor's workflow and Merchandising Team Lead's daily completion targets. Proactively ensure

equipment orders and other deliverables are on target for established time lines.

20%

Lead, mentor and develop direct report's career path. Build succession planning for all levels. Ongoing

oversight of payroll, review of current best practices and evaluate both cost and labor improvements. 15%

Schedule and facilitate all project meetings at project location to determine plan of action for all capital and

special projects. Propose individual and/or chainwide store improvement and layout changes to maximize

sales and margin for approval by Corporate Merchandising. Verify and evaluate layout to ensure accurate

fixture placement and merchandising adjacencies. Coordinate activities with Store Planning, Construction and

Store Operations establishing project scope, timeline and planned merchandising/fixture moves.

10%

Develop weekly, monthly and annual scheduling plan for all teams that aligns with their individual cost center

fiscal year budgets. As schedule changes occur throughout the year, review and adjust current scheduling

needs to ensure all payroll and budgeted expenses are achieved (including fleet vehicle assignments,

maintenance and expenses.) Authorize team travel arrangements and verify to company standards.

10%

Schedule and facilitate the final walk-through of all projects with Store Operation Executives, District

Leadership and Construction detailing ownership of remaining issues and validation of outstanding orders for

materials. Validate completion photos have been uploaded. Conduct revisits, analyze underperforming store

locations and complete store visit checklists to ensure current processes are executed properly. 10%

Communicate, train, develop relationships with Regional Vice Presidents, District and Store Leaders with focus

on project processes, merchandising standards. 5%

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly supervises Lead Field Merchandisers , Field Merchandisers , Merchandise

Coordinators, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Rite Aid policies and

applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining

associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

HYBRID/REMOTE ROLE

Role requires frequent travel (50%) to stores within assigned market. Candidates required to be based in Michigan, Ohio, or Western PA.

qualifications

The typical starting pay range for this position is between $88,000 - $113,500 annually, although wages can vary based on experience and geography.

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Manager, Field Merchandising ( Ohio, Central Michigan & Western PA area) - Rite Aid - Cleveland, OH - work from home job

Expected salary: $88000 - 113500 per year

Location: Cleveland, OH

Manager, Field Merchandising ( Ohio, Central Michigan & Western PA area) - Rite Aid - Cleveland, OH - work from home job

Job date: Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:13:26 GMT

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Manager, Field Merchandising ( Ohio, Central Michigan & Western PA area) - Rite Aid - Cleveland, OH - work from home job

Qualifications

Candidates required to be based in Michigan, Ohio, or Western PA
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you

Benefits

The typical starting pay range for this position is between $88,000 - $113,500 annually, although wages can vary based on experience and geography
Expected salary: $88000 - 113500 per year

Responsibilities

Job description: The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the execution and achievement of all merchandising aspects of capital projects and special project stores in an assigned geographical area while controlling expenses and minimizing disruptions that negatively impact store sales and the customer experience
The Merchandising Manager is the first point of contact for merchandising expertise and support for Store Operation Leaders based on an assigned region
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
Responsible for providing weekly reporting and completion updates to Store Planning and Merchandising
Executives of all Capital and approved Merchandising projects (including special request and emergency
This includes the daily validation of task lists, with their direct reports responsible for the successful
This position is responsible to oversee and provide daily follow up communication
with various functional areas within the organization (including Marketing, Store Décor, Fixtures, Construction
and Store Operations) and to develop an action plan to define/resolve potential problems and review
alternatives with the Director of Field Merchandising for most cost/time effective solutions
Oversee and direct the preparation phase work prior to all capital and approved projects as well as the phasing
schedule including store surveys at the project location, validation of current fixtures and merchandising
layouts, uploading photos and inventory of existing equipment, shelving, racks, conditions and
recommendations of existing fixtures and components in store
Store Planning will utilize this detail to formulate
project requirements, for development of the fixture plan and ultimately the final merchandising plan
Drive the
3rd party contractor's workflow and Merchandising Team Lead's daily completion targets
Proactively ensure
equipment orders and other deliverables are on target for established time lines
Lead, mentor and develop direct report's career path
Build succession planning for all levels
Ongoing
oversight of payroll, review of current best practices and evaluate both cost and labor improvements
Schedule and facilitate all project meetings at project location to determine plan of action for all capital and
special projects
Propose individual and/or chainwide store improvement and layout changes to maximize
sales and margin for approval by Corporate Merchandising
Verify and evaluate layout to ensure accurate
fixture placement and merchandising adjacencies
Coordinate activities with Store Planning, Construction and
Store Operations establishing project scope, timeline and planned merchandising/fixture moves
Develop weekly, monthly and annual scheduling plan for all teams that aligns with their individual cost center
fiscal year budgets
As schedule changes occur throughout the year, review and adjust current scheduling
needs to ensure all payroll and budgeted expenses are achieved (including fleet vehicle assignments,
maintenance and expenses.)
Authorize team travel arrangements and verify to company standards
Schedule and facilitate the final walk-through of all projects with Store Operation Executives, District
Leadership and Construction detailing ownership of remaining issues and validation of outstanding orders for
Validate completion photos have been uploaded
Conduct revisits, analyze underperforming store
locations and complete store visit checklists to ensure current processes are executed properly
Communicate, train, develop relationships with Regional Vice Presidents, District and Store Leaders with focus
on project processes, merchandising standards
This position directly supervises Lead Field Merchandisers , Field Merchandisers , Merchandise
Coordinators, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Rite Aid policies and
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining
associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints
Role requires frequent travel (50%) to stores within assigned market

Manager, Field Merchandising ( Ohio, Central Michigan & Western PA area) in Cleveland, OH

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