Visual Merchandising Analyst / Specialist

Category / Area of Expertise :

Data-Science & AnalyticsJob Requisition :

416111Address :

USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115Store Code :

Merchandising Planning - Brands (5148527)

Who Is Giant?

With over 2 million weekly customers and annual sales topping $5 billion, Giant is the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area. What began as one store on Georgia Avenue in Washington D.C. in 1936, now has grown to over 160 stores spanning across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

Giant's mission is beyond stocking groceries on shelves, we strive

to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community .

GIANT FOOD JOB POSTING

VISUAL MERCHANDISING ANALYST / SPECIALIST

Responsible for developing and coordinating total store display plan and communicating key activities associated with the approved promotions plan for the brand to all key stakeholders. Works with Merchandising, Marketing, IRI and the Price Analysts to develop the base merchandising plan and the necessary localization. Ensures that Categories, Marketing and the Stores receive proper communication regarding all elements of the approved promo plan. Manages all day-to-day communication associated with the approved promo and display plan with all key stakeholders. Create one view of key initiatives and displays for all stores in the banner.

Tracking of ad performance such as clip / digital coupon performance, incremental promotional programs - reporting out on incremental promotional programsPartner with IRI on HH and Shopper behaviorBrand ownership of Weekly Summary & Promo Trend reportingCoordinate SPAC Meeting to include development of Competitive and Grand Opening / Grand Re-Opening Programs. - track program performance.Provide data driven recommendations on promotional programs.Solicits ongoing feedback from all the key stakeholders for continuous improvementWorks with Merchandising to develop the base visual merchandising plan and the necessary localization.Coordinates with Category Teams to understand the final promo details. Active participant in weekly sales plan development meeting.Creates the weekly base display plan with input from the NP / Fresh Sales Managers. Customize the base plan based on input from the Pricing Analysts.Establish clear guardrails / rule-sets over display programs (centralized vs local plans)Coordinates efforts with Category Teams to create a formalized cross-merchandising program / plan.Works with Fresh / NP Category Teams to develop the weekly cross-merchandising menu.Responsible for creating the final cross merchandising plan.Responsible for reviewing store-level compliance with display plans utilizing RSI data & highlighting exceptions during the review meetingsResponsible for support in the plan development process for category promotions in focus areaCoordinates Merchandising & Display plans to support the approved competitive intelligence activity, SPAC & Grand Opening plans with all key stakeholders.Communicates the base total store display plan and a menu for display options to the stores and merchandising.Responsible for developing and communicating the weekly merchandising guide with menu options.Communicates the planned weekly ad activities and vendor programs.Fields & manages all communication inquiries from Merchandising and Marketing.Manage communication between Supply Chain / Demand Planning team and promotional forecast / display plansPartners with Merchandising communications Associate to ensure effective communication of the visual merchandising planSolicits feedback from the key stakeholders regarding the effectiveness of the merchandising guide.Partners with Merchandising Planning Mangers to Proof Circular ads as neededRequired Skills :

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management capabilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

DEMONSTRATED ADVANCED EXCEL SKILLS WORKING WITH LARGE DATE SETS

Functional Competencies :

Analysis & Insights :

Ability to develop actionable insights based on an analysis of information, data & research, which can serve as the basis for merchandising decision making, strategy development and application

Advanced :

Translates data & information into successful initiativesCollaborative Partnerships :

Ability to create & foster cross-functional relationships to gain alignment and enable the development of beneficial solutions to achieve desired results

Advanced

Works collaboratively with contacts across the organizationCommunication & Documentation :

Ability to communicate across functions, brands & organizations; communication may be in a variety of formats, including formal presentations & required documentation

Advanced

Communicates complex technical information in an understandable wayeCommerce & Digital Marketplace Acumen :

Ability to understand & apply knowledge of the eCommerce and digital marketplace drivers, insights, practices & concepts to support digitally focused ideas / solutions that achieve desired sustainable results

Advanced :

Integrates new technologies into all plans to maximize customer connections, engagement & increase salesFinancial & Business Acumen :

Ability to understand & apply knowledge of Giant Food & industry's financial drivers, practices, concepts & economic projections / forecasts to develop ideas / solutions that achieve desired sustainable results

Advanced :

Uses knowledge of business & financial priorities & drivers to produce agreed upon resultsIn-Store Merchandising :

Ability to understand, create, plan & implement appropriate in-store merchandising initiatives to support our strategies & direction

Advanced :

Recommends in-store merchandising solutions based upon strategic directionPricing & Promotion :

Ability to understand & implement pricing & promotion initiatives, considering the impact of commodities & futures, that support the Giant Food pricing and promotional strategy & meet our overall financial objectives

Advanced :

Recommends pricing & promotion solutions based upon strategic directionProduct & Category Knowledge :

Ability to apply understanding of food safety, product specifications, product relational groups, category & marketplace trends to deliver our desired business results

Advanced

Applies product knowledge & category insights to develop strategies & solutionsStrategic Business Planning :

Ability to develop & implement comprehensive solutions, including facilitating tactics & plans that deliver Giant Food's strategy

Advanced :

Develops & implements plans, using strategies & tactics which produce successful resultsSystems & Technology :

Ability to leverage all appropriate systems & tools as well as embrace new technology to execute objectives to achieve desired business results

Advanced :

Applies knowledge of systems & software to manage the business

Why Work at Giant?

At Giant, we love what we do, and make it easy for you to love it, too! Every day, we build on our over 80-year legacy of innovation, quality, and value and hard work to keep our top spot in the market and with our customers. The most important part of that? Our people.

Giant's thousands of associates in our stores, distribution centers and corporate headquarters have one thing in common : the opportunity to advance their career. We proudly hire and promote from our own ranks, offering opportunities to learn and advance, take trainings and earn degrees, serve our communities, receive recognition for their work and have a career, not just a job.

We proudly host Business Resource Groups ( BRGs) - six voluntary employee-led groups that help build community and are aligned with our mission, values, goals, business practices and objectives. The BRGs programming is designed to support their members and our associates through social activity, volunteering and professional development opportunities.

Our mission is to provide convenient ways for our customers to prepare meals for moments that matter most through meal solutions, recipe inspiration, time-saving services like pickup and delivery and beyond. Giant also values being a better neighbor. One way we support our neighbors is by providing donations and charitable efforts to our local partners that support our main charitable causes.

We'd love for you to become part of the Giant family and join us in our journey of being a Better Place to Work, a Better Place to Shop and a Better Neighbor - because, after all, our people truly make us Giant.

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