Regional Merchandising Executive

Role Overview
The Direct Store Delivery Representative will play a critical role in executing management's sales strategies to achieve goals of volume growth, market share, and proper Brand/SKU representation. This includes providing Direct Store Delivery service, selling and writing orders with the Telxon handheld computer; physically delivering or shipping product to accounts; and then merchandising/maintaining proper inventories. Inventory control is critical to minimize end-of-season returns. Another vital function of the (DSD) service is keeping a regular schedule to provide the appropriate service frequency level based on account volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and provide the unconstrained shipment forecast: Develop and provide the Supply Planning/Operations with a 24-30 month rolling demand forecast in units per dollar for the assigned segment.
• Manage and maintain forecast models and tools.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias. Communicate findings and recommended actions to the teams.
• Participate as an active team member on the brand team(s) for responsible brands.
• Develop and manage key data that impacts the forecast: historical data, new product projections, promotional lifts, customer/channel specific trends, etc.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• 2 years' experience in sales and distribution.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively, both within and outside the region.