Director of Merchandising Services

If youre someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, wed like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

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Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Director of Merchandising Services to work with our Merchandising, IT, and Operations departments to lead the companys merchandising systems that include : data integrity, pricing execution, signs and tags, inventory management (ordering and receiving).

Position will follow a hybrid schedule : Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Lead a team that implements and executes regular retail and promoted pricing input from the Merchandising Groups that support the category P&L goals and maintain accurate price positions in our stores and operating areas.
• Maintain retail store & category price positions within defined guidelines through performance tracking, root-cause definition, financial analysis, and defining necessary changes.
• Lead a team that is responsible for inventory management which includes store ordering across all departments.
• Set a strategy and vision for overall data integrity which includes : pricing, signs and tags, ordering, and space planning.
• Lead a team responsible for instore sets, planograms, and space to sales planning.
• Maintain constant awareness of markets, competitor activities and problems within assigned customer base, recognize trends that develop, and make appropriate tactical recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with various functions across the organization to achieve company goals for price execution including category management, finance, retail operations, and advertising.
• Manage the daily / weekly implementation of price tags & signage. Coordinate the development of new shelf-edge communication to enhance the merchandising plan to consumers.
• Identify, initiate, and implement projects to increase sales, gross margin, item volume and reduce O&A expenses. Identify opportunities for improvement processes in general working practices and team efficiency.
• Ensure that promotional pricing is accurate in all retail stores by improving the necessary processes that span the multiple departments responsible. Respond to customer (external and internal) requests / issues related to pricing.
• Coordinate the execution of single-store pricing events such as store opening, closings, competitive price checks, etc.

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At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive . We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

116,000.00 - $185,600.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Compensation for this position also includes incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!

Salary : $116,000 - $185,600